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Antique Desk Boston

American Chippendale Mahogany Oxbow Slant Top Desk. Boston, Circa 1770
American Chippendale Mahogany Oxbow Slant Top Desk. Boston, Circa 1770

American Chippendale Mahogany Oxbow Slant Top Desk. Boston, Circa 1770

Located in Charleston, SC

American Chippendale mahogany oxbow slant top four drawer desk with exposed dove tail, original

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18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Antique Desk Boston

Antique Boston & Sandwich Pink Poinsettia Glass Paperweight
Antique Boston & Sandwich Pink Poinsettia Glass Paperweight

Antique Boston & Sandwich Pink Poinsettia Glass Paperweight

By Boston and Sandwich Glass Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique American paperweight. By Boston & Sandwich Glass Company. With a 10-petal pink

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Late 19th Century American Antique Desk Boston

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Glass

Chelsea Chinoiserie Japanned Desk Clock, Boston, c. 1925
Chelsea Chinoiserie Japanned Desk Clock, Boston, c. 1925

Chelsea Chinoiserie Japanned Desk Clock, Boston, c. 1925

By Chelsea Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

Square easel-back desk clock with japanned and gilt-lacquered metal case, the matte black ground

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Early 20th Century American Antique Desk Boston

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Brass

Antique Boston Sandwich or French Miniature Scramble Paperweight
Antique Boston Sandwich or French Miniature Scramble Paperweight

Antique Boston Sandwich or French Miniature Scramble Paperweight

By Saint Louis, Boston and Sandwich Glass Company, New England Glass Company, Baccarat

Located in Philadelphia, PA

'Sandwich Junk Wt.'. That collector thought it was a Boston Sandwich weight. We're unsure if this is

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Late 19th Century Antique Desk Boston

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Art Glass

Early 19th Century American Mahogany Slant Front Desk
Early 19th Century American Mahogany Slant Front Desk

Early 19th Century American Mahogany Slant Front Desk

Located in Richmond, VA

Early 19th century American mahogany slant front desk. Probably Boston, has the blockfront shape

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19th Century American Antique Desk Boston

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Mahogany

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Chippendale Mahogany Block Front Desk, Boston, circa 1780
Chippendale Mahogany Block Front Desk, Boston, circa 1780

Chippendale Mahogany Block Front Desk, Boston, circa 1780

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H 42.25 in W 42.25 in D 22 in

Chippendale Mahogany Block Front Desk, Boston, circa 1780

Located in Providence, RI

A commanding Chippendale mahogany block front desk, Boston, circa 1780, Aldrich & Dorrance family

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1780s American Chippendale Antique Desk Boston

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Mahogany

Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Slant-Top Desk, Boston, circa 1790
Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Slant-Top Desk, Boston, circa 1790

Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Slant-Top Desk, Boston, circa 1790

Located in Providence, RI

This interesting desk is composed of wonderful wood throughout. It retains its first surface, which

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Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Desk Boston

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Mahogany

Bliss Family Blockfront Desk
Bliss Family Blockfront Desk

Bliss Family Blockfront Desk

Unavailable

H 43.5 in W 42.75 in D 23.25 in

Bliss Family Blockfront Desk

Located in Litchfield, CT

A Fine Chippendale Blockfront Slant-Lid Desk Boston, Massachusetts Mahogany; pine secondary wood

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18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Antique Desk Boston

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Mahogany, Pine

Chippendale Mahogany Desk with Amphitheater Interior, Boston, circa 1780
Chippendale Mahogany Desk with Amphitheater Interior, Boston, circa 1780

Chippendale Mahogany Desk with Amphitheater Interior, Boston, circa 1780

Located in Providence, RI

This desk is composed of dark purple Cuban mahogany and is quite heavy. Its drawers are oxbow in

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Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Desk Boston

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Mahogany

A Federal Mahogany Writing Table, Boston, 1805-1815
A Federal Mahogany Writing Table, Boston, 1805-1815

A Federal Mahogany Writing Table, Boston, 1805-1815

Unavailable

H 29.625 in W 41.5 in D 36.75 in

A Federal Mahogany Writing Table, Boston, 1805-1815

Located in New York, NY

The rectangular top inset with later green leather gilt-tooled with greek key, above two frieze drawers with brass bail handles; the round tapering reeded legs are headed by incised...

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18th Century and Earlier American Antique Desk Boston

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Brass

Neoclassical Mahogany Pedestal Base Secretary or Desk by Stephen Smith, Boston
Neoclassical Mahogany Pedestal Base Secretary or Desk by Stephen Smith, Boston

Neoclassical Mahogany Pedestal Base Secretary or Desk by Stephen Smith, Boston

By Stephen Smith

Located in Andover, MA

counting room furniture” and is a rare example of the Boston Empire style. This desk belonged to whaling

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1830s American American Empire Antique Desk Boston

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Ash, Baize, Mahogany, Poplar

Antique Grand Mahogany Roll Top Derby Desk Company Boston, MA Turn of Century
Antique Grand Mahogany Roll Top Derby Desk Company Boston, MA Turn of Century

Antique Grand Mahogany Roll Top Derby Desk Company Boston, MA Turn of Century

By Derby Desk Company

Located in West Hartford, CT

Rare and coveted signed Derby desk, the big one, by Derby Desk Company, Boston, Ma circa turn of

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Early 20th Century American Antique Desk Boston

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Brass

Chippendale Boston Mahogany Block Front Slant Front Desk, circa 1770
Chippendale Boston Mahogany Block Front Slant Front Desk, circa 1770

Chippendale Boston Mahogany Block Front Slant Front Desk, circa 1770

Located in Milford, NH

An exceptional block front slant front desk, Boston, circa 1770, in Honduran mahogany with

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18th Century American Chippendale Antique Desk Boston

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Mahogany

Large And Rare Double Roll Top Desk
Large And Rare Double Roll Top Desk

Large And Rare Double Roll Top Desk

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H 70 in W 59.5 in D 33 in

Large And Rare Double Roll Top Desk

By Derby Desk Company

Located in Peekskill, NY

plaque Darby Desk Co, Boston, Mass. USA. For questions or net pricing please contact dealer directly

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19th Century American Schoolhouse Antique Desk Boston

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Oak

Boston Chippendale Oxbow Mahogany Desk, circa 1770-1790
Boston Chippendale Oxbow Mahogany Desk, circa 1770-1790

Boston Chippendale Oxbow Mahogany Desk, circa 1770-1790

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of a Federal Boston Chippendale oxbow mahogany desk with slant front upper case with

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Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Desk Boston

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Mahogany

American Chippendale Oxbow Desk on Ball and Claw Feet, Boston c. 1760
American Chippendale Oxbow Desk on Ball and Claw Feet, Boston c. 1760

American Chippendale Oxbow Desk on Ball and Claw Feet, Boston c. 1760

Located in Shippensburg, PA

, p. 241-246 f. 50 catalogues a Boston, Massachusetts c. 1765-75 block front secretary desk with the

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Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Desk Boston

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Brass

American Chippendale Style Mahogany Antique Dressing Table, 19th Century
American Chippendale Style Mahogany Antique Dressing Table, 19th Century

American Chippendale Style Mahogany Antique Dressing Table, 19th Century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Century. It is one of the truest representations of the Boston Kneehole Desk we've seen from this era

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19th Century American Chippendale Antique Desk Boston

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Brass

Antique Four Drawer Oak and Brass File Cabinet c.1930
Antique Four Drawer Oak and Brass File Cabinet c.1930

Antique Four Drawer Oak and Brass File Cabinet c.1930

By Derby Desk Company

Located in San Francisco, CA

. Derby Desk Company, Boston, Mass. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1930-1940. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Oak

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Desk Boston

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Brass

Antique Five Drawer Oak and Brass File Cabinet c.1930
Antique Five Drawer Oak and Brass File Cabinet c.1930

Antique Five Drawer Oak and Brass File Cabinet c.1930

By Derby Desk Company

Located in San Francisco, CA

. CREATOR Rucker-Fuller Desk Company, San Francisco. Derby Desk Company, Boston, Mass. DATE OF MANUFACTURE

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Desk Boston

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Brass

Early 1900s Green Painted Wood & Metal Child’s Desk Chair by W.G. Shattuck
Early 1900s Green Painted Wood & Metal Child’s Desk Chair by W.G. Shattuck

Early 1900s Green Painted Wood & Metal Child’s Desk Chair by W.G. Shattuck

Located in Southampton, NY

produced wooden chair and desks parts sent to Boston for finishing, assembly, and sale. Shattuck’s school

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Early 20th Century American Antique Desk Boston

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Metal

Federal Mahogany Sideboard or Server with Butler’s Desk, Boston, circa 1810
Federal Mahogany Sideboard or Server with Butler’s Desk, Boston, circa 1810

Federal Mahogany Sideboard or Server with Butler’s Desk, Boston, circa 1810

By Seymour School

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of a figured mahogany veneered sideboard or server with fitted hidden butler’s desk

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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Desk Boston

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Brass

Antique Boston Derby Quartersawn Oak Roll Top Library Secretary Bankers Desk
Antique Boston Derby Quartersawn Oak Roll Top Library Secretary Bankers Desk

Antique Boston Derby Quartersawn Oak Roll Top Library Secretary Bankers Desk

By Derby Desk Company

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian roll top desk by Boston Derby Desk Co. Made of quartersawn oak featuring a

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Desk Boston

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Oak

Meriden Silver Plate Co. Inkwell Featuring Boston Terrier with Glass Eyes
Meriden Silver Plate Co. Inkwell Featuring Boston Terrier with Glass Eyes

Meriden Silver Plate Co. Inkwell Featuring Boston Terrier with Glass Eyes

By Meriden Silver Plate Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Meriden Silver Plate Co. inkwell featuring Boston terrier with glass eyes.

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19th Century American Antique Desk Boston

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Silver Plate

Directoire Chest of Drawers with Writing Top, "Butler's Chest", France, 1790-1800
Directoire Chest of Drawers with Writing Top, "Butler's Chest", France, 1790-1800

Directoire Chest of Drawers with Writing Top, "Butler's Chest", France, 1790-1800

Located in Belmont, MA

ships from Germany and includes shipping to Boston. The Butler’s desk commonly known as butler’s chest

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1790s French Directoire Antique Desk Boston

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Cherry

Walnut Partners Desk, Boston, circa 1840
Walnut Partners Desk, Boston, circa 1840

Walnut Partners Desk, Boston, circa 1840

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H 30 in W 60 in D 32 in

Walnut Partners Desk, Boston, circa 1840

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Excellent and highly practical walnut partners desk with 11 deep drawers on one side and 2 shallow

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19th Century American Antique Desk Boston

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Walnut

Classical Burled Walnut Secretaire a Abattant, Boston, circa 1820-1825
Classical Burled Walnut Secretaire a Abattant, Boston, circa 1820-1825

Classical Burled Walnut Secretaire a Abattant, Boston, circa 1820-1825

Located in Providence, RI

its original leather writing surface. Boston models were fairly austere, and this one relies on its

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19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Desk Boston

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Walnut

Federal Inlaid Mahogany Tambour Ladies' Writing Desk, Circa 1795
Federal Inlaid Mahogany Tambour Ladies' Writing Desk, Circa 1795

Federal Inlaid Mahogany Tambour Ladies' Writing Desk, Circa 1795

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Writing Desk, end table, American, Boston, Massachusetts,, Mahogany with Tambour Doors, Fold Out

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18th Century and Earlier American Federal Antique Desk Boston

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Mahogany

Boston Chippendale Walnut Corner Chair
Boston Chippendale Walnut Corner Chair

Boston Chippendale Walnut Corner Chair

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H 32 in W 28.5 in D 26.5 in

Boston Chippendale Walnut Corner Chair

Located in Wells, ME

to carving on mid 18th century Boston secretary desks pictured in: • “American Furniture 1996

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18th Century and Earlier Antique Desk Boston

Materials

Walnut

Antique Walnut Roll Top Desk by Derby Boston, America 1880
Antique Walnut Roll Top Desk by Derby Boston, America 1880

Antique Walnut Roll Top Desk by Derby Boston, America 1880

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique walnut roll top desk by Derby Boston, America 1880, B2750 America 1990 Solid walnut

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1880s North American Antique Desk Boston

Materials

Walnut

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By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

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Located in Verviers, BE

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Glass, Art Glass

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$500

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Murano Glass Paperweight

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Desk Boston

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Murano Glass

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Desk Boston

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Art Glass

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By Fratelli Toso

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Desk Boston

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Bronze

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Pair of Missoni Murano La Filigrana Glass Table Lamps Multicolor, 1960s

Pair of Missoni Murano La Filigrana Glass Table Lamps Multicolor, 1960s

By Missoni

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

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Located in Long Island City, NY

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VINSARE - SEVRES Black Panther, 1920

$2,900

H 9.85 in W 26.15 in D 5.83 in

VINSARE - SEVRES Black Panther, 1920

By Vinsare

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Desk Boston

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Ceramic, Wood

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Tiffany Studios Rare Empire Jewel Table Lamp

Tiffany Studios Rare Empire Jewel Table Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Dallas, TX

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1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Desk Boston

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Mid-20th Century German Antique Desk Boston

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Porcelain

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$10,343 / item

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Haviland Limoges Butterfly Handled Cup and saucer set, 1879-1889, Aesthetic

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By Haviland & Co.

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

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Find many varieties of an authentic antique desk boston available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every antique desk boston was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique desk boston, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 19th Century. Each antique desk boston bearing Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique desk boston that is appealing in its simplicity, but Stephen Smith produced versions that are worth a look.

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Questions About Antique Desk Boston
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
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    A 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    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.
  • 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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    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.
  • 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.