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

Neoclassical Desk, Louis XVI Period 1780
Located in Belmont, MA
This original Louis XVI Desk stands out for its beautiful walnut veneer which is additionally
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1780s German Louis XVI Antique Desk Boston

Materials

Walnut

Antique Neoclassical Desk, Louis XVI Period 1780
Neoclassical Desk, Louis XVI Period 1780
H 30.12 in W 48.04 in D 22.84 in
Small Neoclassical Desk, Northern Germany, 1810-20
Located in Belmont, MA
This small Neoclassical Desk or side table dates back to around 1810-20. the rectangular table has
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Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Desk Boston

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Mahogany

Biedermeier Desk, Walnut Veneer, Vienna, 1820-1830
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier desk, Vienna 1820-1825, walnut with maple Marquetry. The top and the end panels with
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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Desk Boston

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Biedermeier Desk, Vienna 1810-1820, Style of Josef Danhauser
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Belmont, MA
Beautiful writing desk, Vienna 1810-20, in the style of Josef Danhauser, walnut veneer. The
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1810s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Desk Boston

Materials

Walnut

18th century Louis XVI Writing Desk, cherry veneer, South Germany
Located in Belmont, MA
condition. The desk will be shipped from Germany. Shipping costs to Boston are included.
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1780s German Louis XVI Antique Desk Boston

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Cherry

Exceptional Early 17th Century Spanish Walnut Vargueno Desk on Stand
Located in Benington, Herts
/ bargueno escritorio writing desk on trestle stand. Spain, Salamanca circa 1600-1630. This
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17th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Desk Boston

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Walnut

Antique 19thC English Victorian Hobbs Kneehole Cylinder Roll Writing Bureau Desk
By Hobbs & Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th Century Hobbs & Co London kneehole cylider writing desk. Made of oak featuring seven
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19th Century Victorian Antique Desk Boston

Materials

Leather, Oak

Roll Top Desk, By Derby, Circa 1920
By Derby
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nice “S-scroll” roll top desk in golden oak by Derby Co. of Boston, circa 1920, with double banks
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Desk Boston

Materials

Oak

Antique Tiger Oak Roll Top Desk with Secret Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Medium tone tiger oak roll top desk with drawers on the right side that lock simultaneously to the
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Early 20th Century American Antique Desk Boston

Materials

Oak

Louis XVI /Directoire Cylinder Desk with Bookcase Top, France, 1790-1800
Located in Belmont, MA
Directoire cylinder desk with a book case on top, France 1800, mahogany veneer. The desk has its
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1790s French Directoire Antique Desk Boston

Materials

Mahogany

American Arts and Crafts Sterling and Opal Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
USA likely from the Boston area.
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1910s American Antique Desk Boston

Mahogany Writing Table - Bean Shape - Edwardian Period - Circa: 1890-1900
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
: HOBBS - LONDON  Alfred Charles Hobbs (1812 - 1891) was born in Boston, in the United States. In 1840
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19th Century British Country Antique Desk Boston

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Mahogany

18th Century Louis XV Bureau Plat
Located in Belmont, MA
surface. The bureau plat comes refinished. It ships from Germany and includes shipping costs to Boston.
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Boston

Materials

Rosewood

18th Century Louis XV Bureau Plat
18th Century Louis XV Bureau Plat
H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 28.35 in
18th Century French Secretary Desk
Located in Belmont, MA
This gorgeous Louis XV Secretary desk dates back to around 1750-60 and was made in France. The
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1750s French Louis XV Antique Desk Boston

Materials

Kingwood

18th Century French Secretary Desk
18th Century French Secretary Desk
H 34.26 in W 32.29 in D 18.51 in
French Louis XV Secretary Desk, 1760
Located in Belmont, MA
Step back in time with our exquisite 18th-century Louis XV Secretary Desk, a true masterpiece of
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1760s French Louis XV Antique Desk Boston

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Mahogany

French Louis XV Secretary Desk, 1760
French Louis XV Secretary Desk, 1760
H 38.19 in W 38 in D 19.49 in
Baroque Secretary Desk, Switzerland 1750, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
Baroque secretary desk, Switzerland, 1750. This gorgeous baroque secretary desk stands out for its
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1750s Swiss Baroque Antique Desk Boston

Materials

Walnut

Baroque Secretary Desk, Switzerland 1750, Walnut
Baroque Secretary Desk, Switzerland 1750, Walnut
H 38.98 in W 37.41 in D 20.48 in
Dutch Secretary Desk, Around 1800, Mahogany
Located in Belmont, MA
Dutch secretary desk, Netherlands, around 1800. This elegantly curved secretary desk has three
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1790s Dutch Baroque Antique Desk Boston

Materials

Mahogany

Dutch Secretary Desk, Around 1800, Mahogany
Dutch Secretary Desk, Around 1800, Mahogany
H 41.74 in W 45.28 in D 23.63 in
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South German, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier secretary desk, South German 1820. This unique and very beautiful secretary desk dates
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Desk Boston

Materials

Elm, Walnut

Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South German, 1820
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South German, 1820
H 63.39 in W 38.19 in D 21.66 in
Louis XV Secretary Desk, France 18th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
unique slant-top desk or "secretaire en pente" combines different walnut veneer grains with maple and
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1750s French Louis XV Antique Desk Boston

Materials

Maple, Walnut, Birdseye Maple

Louis XV Secretary Desk, France 18th Century
Louis XV Secretary Desk, France 18th Century
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 22.05 in
American Chippendale Oxbow Slant Front Desk, 1780
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Chippendale slant front desk on four graduated drawers, resting on ogee bracket feet. The
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Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Desk Boston

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Secretary Desk, South German 1780, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
desk is in very good condition. It ships from Germany and includes shipping costs and customs to Boston.  
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1780s German Louis XVI Antique Desk Boston

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Walnut

Early 19th Century American Mahogany Slant Front Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
Early 19th century American mahogany slant front desk. Probably Boston, has the blockfront shape
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19th Century American Antique Desk Boston

Materials

Mahogany

Butler's Desk and Etagére, New York, Possibly Duncan Phyfe
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in New York, NY
Butler’s Desk and Etagére, circa 1825 New York, possibly by Duncan Phyfe Mahogany (secondary
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1820s American Neoclassical Antique Desk Boston

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVI Side Table or Small Desk, Germany, 1780-1800
Located in Belmont, MA
Louis XVI side table or desk, Germany, 1780-1800. Cherry veneer with ebonized neoclassical style
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1780s German Louis XVI Antique Desk Boston

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Cherry

Louis XVI Drop Front Desk, France 1780-1800, Walnut Root Veneer
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite Louis XVI drop front desk, France 1780, walnut root veneer with details in cherry, plum
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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Desk Boston

Materials

Boxwood, Cherry, Walnut

French antique Architect's Table, Directoire Period 1780-1800
Located in Belmont, MA
Explore a stunning late eighteenth-century Directoire Period architect’s desk crafted from figured
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1790s French Directoire Antique Desk Boston

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Mahogany

Bench made Hepplewhite Style Secretary/Bookcase, New England, Circa:1910
Located in Alexandria, VA
This beautiful and elegant piece was probably made around Boston in the early 20th Century. Its
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Early 20th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Desk Boston

Materials

Brass

18th Century Baroque Secretaire, Lake Constance Region
Located in Belmont, MA
, foldable desk, inside six drawers, a wide shelf and a secret compartment (under the sliding shelf a
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1750s German Baroque Antique Desk Boston

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Louis XV Style Secretaire
Located in Belmont, MA
marquetry made of kingwood, rosewood and boxwood veneer, drop front writing desk with four interior drawers
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Desk Boston

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century Louis XV Style Secretaire
19th Century Louis XV Style Secretaire
H 37 in W 27.55 in D 18.11 in
Baroque Secretaire, Bern ‘Switzerland’ 1750, Attribute to Mathaeus Funk
By Mathaeus Funk
Located in Belmont, MA
(cabinetmaker 1697-1783). Rectangular body with two drawers and slightly convex front, foldable desk with eleven
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1750s Swiss Baroque Antique Desk Boston

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Style Secretaire
Located in Belmont, MA
marquetry made of kingwood, rosewood and boxwood veneer, drop front writing desk with four interior drawers
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1870s French Louis XV Antique Desk Boston

Materials

Rosewood

Center Table with Scroll Legs, Paw Feet and Marble Tops
By Thomas Seymour
Located in New York, NY
Barker or for Isaac Vose & Son, with Thomas Wightman (1759–1827) as carver, Boston Mahogany (secondary
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1810s American American Classical Antique Desk Boston

Materials

Mahogany, Wood

Primitive 19th Century American Farm Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
. Provenance: Acquired from a fine Boston, Massachusetts estate, who was a prominent East Coast nautical and
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Early 19th Century American Country Antique Desk Boston

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Pine, Paint

French Louis XV Period Tric Trac or Backgammon Table Stamped P. Roussel
By Pierre Roussel (1723-1782)
Located in Pembroke, MA
for use as a desk, and green baize on the other side for card playing, and has four drawers. The
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Boston

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Bronze, Ormolu

Portrait of William Pitt, Earl of Chatham: Rare Framed Mezzotint after Brompton
By Edward Fisher
Located in Alamo, CA
desk to his left. The table is covered by a beautiful oriental carpet. The manuscripts include the
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Antique Desk Boston

Materials

Mezzotint

19th Century French Restauration Table
Located in Belmont, MA
costs to Boston are included.
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1820s French Restauration Antique Desk Boston

Materials

Cherry, Mahogany

19th Century French Restauration Table
19th Century French Restauration Table
H 29.13 in W 34.25 in D 18.89 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

Materials

Mahogany

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

Materials

Mahogany

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

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Bliss Family Blockfront Desk
Bliss Family Blockfront Desk
H 43.5 in W 42.75 in D 23.25 in
Small Oak Roll Top Desk
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Manchester, GB
A small and attractive American roll top desk made by the 'Derby' company based in Boston. Unusual
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Early 20th Century American Antique Desk Boston

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Oak

Small Oak Roll Top Desk
Small Oak Roll Top Desk
H 48.43 in W 42.13 in D 30.32 in
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

Materials

Mahogany

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

Materials

Brass

Rare Diminutive Mahogany Hepplewhite Desk with Tambour Doors, MA, circa 1795
Located in Providence, RI
It is most rare to find a desk of this size; it was obviously a custom order. This came out of the
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Early 18th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Desk Boston

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Turn of Century Ivory Sex Netsuke (Bonerific)
Located in Brunswick, ME
burning lamps. By the 1890s B&H had showrooms in New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Chicago. Their high
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Early 20th Century Antique Desk Boston

Materials

Brass

Bradley Hubbard B&H Gold/Gilded Bookends Federal Neoclassical Building w/Columns
Located in Brunswick, ME
burning lamps. By the 1890s B&H had showrooms in New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Chicago. Their high
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Early 20th Century American Antique Desk Boston

Materials

Iron

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

Materials

Ash, Baize, Mahogany, Poplar

American Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Inkwell Boston Silver Co., circa 1900
Located in Redding, CA
on your desk or in your collection. Condition excellent.
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Desk Boston

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chippendale Block-Front Slant-Top Desk
Located in Litchfield, CT
, Boston Furniture of the 18th Century, Boston, 1974, pg. 166, fig. 80). Another related desk in the Garvan
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18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Antique Desk Boston

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Small Chippendale Mahogany Oxbow Chest of Drawers Claw and Ball Feet, circa 1770
Located in Providence, RI
ball feet, which are typical in style to those coming out of Boston at that time (see the scan for an
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1770s American Chippendale Antique Desk Boston

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century American Gilt & Patinated Bronze Jardiniere, Circa 1880
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Pasadena, CA
] of New York City, and the Boston Public Library. Through these projects, Caldwell became a friend
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Late 19th Century Empire Antique Desk Boston

Materials

Bronze, Copper, Ormolu

Pair of Classical Lyre-Back Mahogany Side Chairs with Paw Feet, Phyfe school
Located in Providence, RI
by the side of a case piece (bureau or desk) makes an inviting statement, with their light weight
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1810s American American Classical Antique Desk Boston

Materials

Mahogany

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

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Mahogany

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

Materials

Oak

Large And Rare Double Roll Top Desk
Large And Rare Double Roll Top Desk
H 70 in W 59.5 in D 33 in
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

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Boston Chippendale Mahogany Slant Front Desk with Ball & Claw Feet
Located in Milford, NH
A good example of a Chippendale mahogany slant front desk with compartmentalized interior
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18th Century American Chippendale Antique Desk Boston

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Brass

Davenport Desk, Antique Desk, Writing Table, Victorian Desk, Scotland, 1880
Located in Vancouver, BC
Davenport desk, antique desk, writing table, Victorian desk, Scotland 1880, Antique Furniture
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1870s Scottish Antique Desk Boston

Materials

Walnut

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Questions About Antique Desk Boston
  • 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 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.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 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 ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    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.