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19th Century Regency Mahogany Writing Box on Stand
19th Century Regency Mahogany Writing Box on Stand

19th Century Regency Mahogany Writing Box on Stand

Located in London, GB

A wonderful traveling writing box on cabinet. Made from the best quality Flame mahogany and

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Desk Box

Materials

Mahogany

English Edwardian Butler's Letter Box
English Edwardian Butler's Letter Box

English Edwardian Butler's Letter Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique Edwardian Butler's Mail Box Carved Wood and Mother of Pearl With Key from a Palm Beach

Category

Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

Swedish Silver Match Box Holder
Swedish Silver Match Box Holder

Swedish Silver Match Box Holder

Located in Paradise Point, Queensland

Swedish silver match box holder, Maker's mark CAK Hallmarked 1915, 6.6 ounces, 187 grams,. Our

Category

1910s Swedish Other Antique Desk Box

Materials

Silver

Wiener Werkstatte Box with Inlaid Enamel Panel by Max Snischek
Wiener Werkstatte Box with Inlaid Enamel Panel by Max Snischek

Wiener Werkstatte Box with Inlaid Enamel Panel by Max Snischek

By Wiener Werkstätte

Located in London, GB

A Fine quality Wiener Werkstatte electroplated box with black stained cedar lining and an enamelled

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Enamel

19th Century English Stationary Box & Inkstand
19th Century English Stationary Box & Inkstand

19th Century English Stationary Box & Inkstand

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Late 19th century English stationary box and inkstand, consisting of a stationary box with hinged

Category

19th Century Antique Desk Box

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Qajar Paper Mache Royal Pen-Box
Qajar Paper Mache Royal Pen-Box

Qajar Paper Mache Royal Pen-Box

Located in London, GB

A Qajar paper mache Royal pen-box. Measures: H 4cm x 22.5cm.

Category

19th Century Persian Other Antique Desk Box

Materials

Paper

19TH Century Petite Bookstand / Letter Box
19TH Century Petite Bookstand / Letter Box

19TH Century Petite Bookstand / Letter Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The open top supports books, the bottom drawers for letters, stationery, etc. Rich mahogany finish with satinwood banding.

Category

19th Century English Antique Desk Box

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Victorian Oak Desktop Stationary Box
19th Century, Victorian Oak Desktop Stationary Box

19th Century, Victorian Oak Desktop Stationary Box

Located in Clitheroe, GB

Victorian oak desktop stationary box. This Victorian oak desktop stationary box has an up-stand

Category

1880s British Victorian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Oak

Vintage Gramophone with Original Box, Germany, 1920
Vintage Gramophone with Original Box, Germany, 1920

Vintage Gramophone with Original Box, Germany, 1920

Located in Lugano, Ticino

Vintage antique red music gramophone music box, from Germany.

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Desk Box

Lovely Qajar Papier Mâché Royal Pen-Box
Lovely Qajar Papier Mâché Royal Pen-Box

Lovely Qajar Papier Mâché Royal Pen-Box

Located in London, GB

A lovely Qajar paper mâché Royal Pen-box Measures: H 3.5cm x 21cm.

Category

19th Century Persian Other Antique Desk Box

Materials

Paper

Wax Seal Impressions in Turned Lignum Vitae Boxes
Wax Seal Impressions in Turned Lignum Vitae Boxes

Wax Seal Impressions in Turned Lignum Vitae Boxes

Located in East Geelong, VIC

All seven of these red sealing wax impressions are housed in nicely turned lignum vitae boxes with

Category

1830s English Georgian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Ebony

19th Century Quality Victorian Oak Antique Stationary Box
19th Century Quality Victorian Oak Antique Stationary Box

19th Century Quality Victorian Oak Antique Stationary Box

Located in Clitheroe, GB

Quality Victorian Oak Antique Stationary Box This Victorian Oak Desktop Stationary Box has an up

Category

1890s British Victorian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Oak

Tunbridge Ware Correspondence Box by Edmund Nye 19th Century
Tunbridge Ware Correspondence Box by Edmund Nye 19th Century

Tunbridge Ware Correspondence Box by Edmund Nye 19th Century

By Edmund Nye Tunbridge Wells

Located in Cheltenham, GB

Mid 19th century Tunbridge ware stationery box by Edmund Nye, manufacturer. The dome-shaped top is

Category

19th Century English Georgian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Boxwood, Ash, Satinwood, Walnut

Victorian 1850 Agate and Brass Bound Alabaster Stationary Box
Victorian 1850 Agate and Brass Bound Alabaster Stationary Box

Victorian 1850 Agate and Brass Bound Alabaster Stationary Box

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

A Victorian 1850 agate and brass bound alabaster stationary box, it’s in lovely condition, it comes

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Desk Box

Materials

Alabaster

Early 20th Century Art Deco Tortoiseshell and Silver Letter Box
Early 20th Century Art Deco Tortoiseshell and Silver Letter Box

Early 20th Century Art Deco Tortoiseshell and Silver Letter Box

By Grey & Co, Birmingham

Located in Singapore, SG

four layers of grosgrain lined spaces for letters. The ultimate addition to a desk.

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Desk Box

Materials

Silver

Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.
Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.

Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique Calamander writing box with beautiful brass Greek key edging and ornate engraved initial

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

19th Century Green Leather Bound Writing Box Blottter Cameo Gilded
19th Century Green Leather Bound Writing Box Blottter Cameo Gilded

19th Century Green Leather Bound Writing Box Blottter Cameo Gilded

Located in Brighton, GB

A Victoria green leather bound writing box and blotter Each with five mounted cameos mounted

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Leather

Antique Greek Key Calamander and Brass Writing Box, 19th Century
Antique Greek Key Calamander and Brass Writing Box, 19th Century

Antique Greek Key Calamander and Brass Writing Box, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique calamander writing box with beautiful brass Greek key edging and ornate engraved initial

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century
Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century

Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique brass bound mahogany writing box with double brass stringing, flush carry handles and

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Silver Snuffers, circa 1740, Seamed Box Unmarked
Pair of French Silver Snuffers, circa 1740, Seamed Box Unmarked

Pair of French Silver Snuffers, circa 1740, Seamed Box Unmarked

Located in Ambler, PA

Pair of French silver snuffers, circa 1740. Seamed box. Unmarked. Measures: Height 1? Length 6

Category

1740s French Antique Desk Box

Materials

Silver

Walnut Stationary Box Inlaid with Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl
Walnut Stationary Box Inlaid with Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl

Walnut Stationary Box Inlaid with Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl

Located in Port Chester, NY

Antique travel writing slope in well figured walnut. Original faded blue gray velvet. Piece measures 15 inches long when open.

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Desk Box

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony, Walnut

Antique Mahogany Brass Artists Box by James Newman London 19th Century
Antique Mahogany Brass Artists Box by James Newman London 19th Century

Antique Mahogany Brass Artists Box by James Newman London 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Mahogany brass-cornered dovetailed Artist's box with flush Campaign handle to the front drawer. The

Category

19th Century British George IV Antique Desk Box

Materials

Mahogany

Papier Mâché Tray and Box Attributed to Paul Poiret, French, 1920s
Papier Mâché Tray and Box Attributed to Paul Poiret, French, 1920s

Papier Mâché Tray and Box Attributed to Paul Poiret, French, 1920s

By Paul Poiret

Located in Hoboken, NJ

Grey papier mâché tray with accompanying lidded box, both with white, gold, and black decorative

Category

1920s French Antique Desk Box

Materials

Paper

Antique Leather Bound Writing Box by J. T. Needs London, 19th Century
Antique Leather Bound Writing Box by J. T. Needs London, 19th Century

Antique Leather Bound Writing Box by J. T. Needs London, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique Leather bound writing box with brass gilded campaign carry handle, escutcheon and hinge

Category

19th Century British Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

Coromandel Mother-of-Pearl Writing Box by W. C. Fuller, 19th Century
Coromandel Mother-of-Pearl Writing Box by W. C. Fuller, 19th Century

Coromandel Mother-of-Pearl Writing Box by W. C. Fuller, 19th Century

By W.C. Fuller

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

the box depicting their overnight camp. Opening this magnificent writing slope reveals a burgundy

Category

Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Campaign Traveling Desk of Exceptional Quality
Early 19th Century Campaign Traveling Desk of Exceptional Quality

Early 19th Century Campaign Traveling Desk of Exceptional Quality

Located in New York, NY

bobeches that would have been supplied with the desk. In addition, the box converts to a book rest and

Category

1830s English George IV Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Rosewood and Brass Writing Box
English 19th Century Rosewood and Brass Writing Box

English 19th Century Rosewood and Brass Writing Box

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century English mahogany and brass writing box with leather writing top and storage

Category

1880s English Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

Boxed Gilt Bronze Letter Opener and Seal by G A Chenus
Boxed Gilt Bronze Letter Opener and Seal by G A Chenus

Boxed Gilt Bronze Letter Opener and Seal by G A Chenus

By G. A. Chenus

Located in East Geelong, VIC

This boxed set of a letter opener and seal is made of gilt bronze and both pieces are signed by G A

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Box

Materials

Bronze

Fire-Gilded Bronze, 19th Century Rouen Cathedral Clock with Music Box
Fire-Gilded Bronze, 19th Century Rouen Cathedral Clock with Music Box

Fire-Gilded Bronze, 19th Century Rouen Cathedral Clock with Music Box

By Bavozet Freres et Soeurs 1

Located in Lafayette, CA

with music box - 6-1/2" high,  1835, Paris The entirely complete fire-gilded bronze case represents

Category

Early 19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Desk Box

Materials

Bronze

CARTIER. An Art Deco Alabaster Table Cigarette Box
CARTIER. An Art Deco Alabaster Table Cigarette Box

CARTIER. An Art Deco Alabaster Table Cigarette Box

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

Of Art Deco design, the rectangular alabaster box, with stepped feet, the lid embellished with two

Category

1930s French Art Deco Antique Desk Box

Materials

Coral, Emerald, 18k Gold

Exhibition Quality Amboyna 6 Drawer Writing Table
Exhibition Quality Amboyna 6 Drawer Writing Table

Exhibition Quality Amboyna 6 Drawer Writing Table

Located in Seaford, GB

the net leads me to believe its German in origin. The main desk is Amboyna Wood with box line inlay

Category

Mid-19th Century German Antique Desk Box

Materials

Ormolu

Sheraton Diamond Scales by “Degrave & Son”
Sheraton Diamond Scales by “Degrave & Son”

Sheraton Diamond Scales by “Degrave & Son”

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

from one, the box comes with a set of tweezers to the side of the box and it’s original label to the

Category

Late 18th Century English Antique Desk Box

Materials

Mahogany

William IV Rosewood Writing Slope
William IV Rosewood Writing Slope

William IV Rosewood Writing Slope

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

back of the box, extra storage space underneath the writing surface, a releathered writing surface, a

Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Desk Box

Materials

Rosewood

William iv Rosewood Writing Slope
William iv Rosewood Writing Slope

William iv Rosewood Writing Slope

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

back of the box, extra storage space underneath the writing surface, a releathered writing surface, a

Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Desk Box

Materials

Rosewood

George III Grant of Arms for ‘Langley Gravenor’
George III Grant of Arms for ‘Langley Gravenor’

George III Grant of Arms for ‘Langley Gravenor’

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

box amongst other markings . The case has a hand block painted interior and comes with its original

Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Desk Box

Materials

Leather

Victorian Painted Papier Mâché Inkstand
Victorian Painted Papier Mâché Inkstand

Victorian Painted Papier Mâché Inkstand

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

inlaid birds and leaves to the top of the box in mother of peal, there are wonderful decorative pattens

Category

1850s English Antique Desk Box

Materials

Paper

An Imposing Swiss 'bells-in-sight' Six Cylinder Music Box Samuel Troll, 1880
An Imposing Swiss 'bells-in-sight' Six Cylinder Music Box Samuel Troll, 1880

An Imposing Swiss 'bells-in-sight' Six Cylinder Music Box Samuel Troll, 1880

By Samuel Troll

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

An Imposing Swiss Mandoline And 'bells-in-sight' Interchangeable Six Cylinder Music Box And Desk

Category

19th Century Swiss Napoleon III Antique Desk Box

Materials

Amboyna

Vizagapatam Anglo Indian Miniature Sandalwood and Ivory Panels Cabinet, 1750
Vizagapatam Anglo Indian Miniature Sandalwood and Ivory Panels Cabinet, 1750

Vizagapatam Anglo Indian Miniature Sandalwood and Ivory Panels Cabinet, 1750

Located in Paris, ile de france

foliate decoration, This engraved bureau-cabinet, serving as portable desk jewel-case and dressing-box

Category

18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Ivory, Sandalwood

Rare Hand-Carved and Hand-Adzed WPA Period Trastero from New Mexico
Rare Hand-Carved and Hand-Adzed WPA Period Trastero from New Mexico

Rare Hand-Carved and Hand-Adzed WPA Period Trastero from New Mexico

Located in San Francisco, CA

. Desks, dining tables, dressers, blanket boxes, storage chests, small boxes, lamps and picture frames

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Desk Box

Materials

Cedar

Victorian Walnut Writing Slope Ebony and Abalone Shell Decoration to Borders
Victorian Walnut Writing Slope Ebony and Abalone Shell Decoration to Borders

Victorian Walnut Writing Slope Ebony and Abalone Shell Decoration to Borders

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

A mid-19th century early Victorian burr walnut writing slope desk tidy box having an inset silver

Category

1850s English British Colonial Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

Inlaid Marquetry Lap Top Desk/Box
Inlaid Marquetry Lap Top Desk/Box

Inlaid Marquetry Lap Top Desk/Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Inlaid Italian Marquetry Lap Desk/Box. Lined in velvet. No key.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Other Antique Desk Box

Antique Mid-19th Century Inlaid Desk Box
Antique Mid-19th Century Inlaid Desk Box

Antique Mid-19th Century Inlaid Desk Box

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Amazing inlaid lap desk box made in England, circa 1860. The exotic wood inlaid top with rosewood

Category

1860s English Early Victorian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Olive, Rosewood, Tulipwood

c. 1860s English Lap Desk Box
c. 1860s English Lap Desk Box

c. 1860s English Lap Desk Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1860s floral inlaid lap desk box, English. Extravagant contrasting light & dark inlays full

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Maple

American Rustic Lap Writing Desk Box
American Rustic Lap Writing Desk Box

American Rustic Lap Writing Desk Box

Located in Southampton, NY

American rustic lap writing desk box. The outside is stained in a beautiful red tone with lots of

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Desk Box

Materials

Pine

Vintage Wooden Small Tea Caddy Whatnot Trinket Desk Box
Vintage Wooden Small Tea Caddy Whatnot Trinket Desk Box

Vintage Wooden Small Tea Caddy Whatnot Trinket Desk Box

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage wooden small tea caddy whatnot trinket desk box. Circa Early to Mid 20th Century

Category

Early 20th Century Country Antique Desk Box

Materials

Wood

Circa 1820s English Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand
Circa 1820s English Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand

Circa 1820s English Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1820s English lap desk box now on custom made stand for a side table. Late Regency to George

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

Antique English Victorian Mahogany Small Tea Caddy Desk Box
Antique English Victorian Mahogany Small Tea Caddy Desk Box

Antique English Victorian Mahogany Small Tea Caddy Desk Box

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Victorian Mahogany Small 5.5" Tea Caddy Desk Box. Item features dovetailed joints

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany English Regency Satinwood Pinwheel Inlay Letter Desk Box
Antique Mahogany English Regency Satinwood Pinwheel Inlay Letter Desk Box

Antique Mahogany English Regency Satinwood Pinwheel Inlay Letter Desk Box

By Maple & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique mahogany English Regency satinwood pinwheel inlay letter desk box Maple & Co. Item includes

Category

Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Desk Box

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Tiffany & Co. New York Decorative Copper Desk Box or Cigarette Box
Tiffany & Co. New York Decorative Copper Desk Box or Cigarette Box

Tiffany & Co. New York Decorative Copper Desk Box or Cigarette Box

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous low relief decorative copper over brass cigarette box, desk box, or valet box featuring

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass, Copper

English Regency Walnut Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Walnut Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Walnut Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Savannah, GA

English Regency walnut travelling sloped lap desk box with brass corner mounts and retractable

Category

Early 1800s English Regency Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

Antique English Cut Brass Inlaid Jewelry / Desk Box, circa 1820
Antique English Cut Brass Inlaid Jewelry / Desk Box, circa 1820

Antique English Cut Brass Inlaid Jewelry / Desk Box, circa 1820

Located in Bath, GB

A truly elegant table / desk box, English in origin and from the Regency period dating to circa

Category

1820s English Regency Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

C. 1860 Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Medallion Desk Box
C. 1860 Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Medallion Desk Box

C. 1860 Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Medallion Desk Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1860 Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Medallion Desk Box. A rarely found form. Divided interior

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Desk Box

Materials

Porcelain

c. 1865 French Napoleon III Table Top Writing Desk Box
c. 1865 French Napoleon III Table Top Writing Desk Box

c. 1865 French Napoleon III Table Top Writing Desk Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

French, circa 1865, Napoleon III table top writing desk box. Burl amboyna, ebony & boulle inlays

Category

1860s French Napoleon III Antique Desk Box

Materials

Velvet, Burl

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Antique Desk Box For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique desk box for your home. An antique desk box — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique desk box — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique desk box, designed in the Victorian, Regency or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique desk box has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Tiffany Studios, David Edwards and Erhard & Söhne are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Desk Box?

Prices for an antique desk box can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $115 and can go as high as $29,938, while the average can fetch as much as $1,368.

Finding the Right Decorative-objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Desk Box
  • 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 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique ice boxes can be worth up to $2,000 - $3,000. Depending on its condition, an antique ice box can be a highly coveted item.
  • 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.
  • 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.