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Industrial Iron Desk Decoration Letter Sign, 2000s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made from sheet metal and plastic in good original condition nice patina.
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15th Century and Earlier European Industrial Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Iron, Sheet Metal

Antique French Inlaid Marquetry Cigar Box 1900 Cigarette Cabinet Desk Decoration
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
great antique condition with a few minor old repairs. Really nice as a desk decoration ! Comes
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Early 1900s French Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Wood

Large Exceptional Swiss Black Forest double inkwell desk decoration 19th Century
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century double Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Glass, Wood

French Belle Époque, Patinated Bronze Desktop Sculptural Paperweight, 19 Century
Located in New York, NY
paperweight depicts an angel, receiving a love letter from a dove. A perfect marriage between desk decoration
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1870s French Belle Époque Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century, French Louis XV Style, Lacquered Wood Desk
Located in IT
pleasing proportions give this desk decoration and ease of insertion in any environment, both alongside
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Bronze

English Walnut Root Desk with Drawers and Bronze Decorations
Located in Marbella, ES
English's 19th century walnut desk with drawers and bronze decorations.
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Walnut

Italian antique wooden desk with inlay decorations with light wood, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique wooden desk with inlay decorations with light wood, early 1900s Wooden rectangular
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Metal

Victorian, Castellani, Brass Paper Knife, Onyx Decoration, Lux Desk Accessories
By Castellani
Located in Glasgow, GB
. Display as an objet d'art or employ its intended purpose on a discerning individual's desk. Its beauty and
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1880s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Large Oak Wood Desk with Antler Decorations by Rudolf Brix 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A large antique oak wood desk decorated with several antler pieces from the deer and the Virginia
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19th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Antler, Wood

18th Century English Dresser with 19th Century Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in Norwalk, CT
Lovely form on this 18th century desk with a beautiful chinoiserie finish added in the 19th century
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Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Wood

Mahogany inlaid writing desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany inlaid desk. The top with inset green leather surrounded by a mahogany inlaid border
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Early 20th Century British Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Wood

Mahogany inlaid writing desk
Mahogany inlaid writing desk
H 30.5 in W 48 in D 28.5 in
Late 19th Century Wooden Secretary with Brass Fittings and Decorations
Located in Sofia, BG
Chest in natural wood made in late 19th century and lately transformed into a secretary with red interior. The gilded brass fittings depicting stylized butterflies, finely chiseled w...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Wood

Antique French Brass Double Inkwell with Foliage Decoration
Located in Sofia, BG
Double inkwell made in brass with detailed and very beautiful foliage decoration. France, circa
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Early 20th Century French Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Brass

Late George III Mahogany Desk
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late George III mahogany desk with fitted drawers, the top with inset writing surface and strung
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1790s English Sheraton Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Late George III Mahogany Desk
Late George III Mahogany Desk
H 29 in W 46 in D 19 in
19th Century Chinese Hardwood Desk
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century Chinese hardwood knee hole desk, having wonderful classical
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19th Century Chinese Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Chinese Hardwood Desk
19th Century Chinese Hardwood Desk
H 51.19 in W 37.8 in D 26.38 in
Egg-shaped clock with enamel decorations.
Located in Vicenza, IT
Egg-shaped center clock in guilloche enamel, white onyx base. Period: first quarter of the 20th century / last quarter of the 19th century Balance wheel movement and remontoire windi...
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Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Enamel

Egg-shaped clock with enamel decorations.
Egg-shaped clock with enamel decorations.
H 4.93 in W 2.17 in D 2.17 in
Superb Sheraton Revival Satinwood Desk
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
, mahogany lined drawers (keys for decoration), standing on slender tapering legs terminating in original
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1890s English Sheraton Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Satinwood

Superb Sheraton Revival Satinwood Desk
Superb Sheraton Revival Satinwood Desk
H 36.23 in W 28.75 in D 23.63 in
1950s Crystal Paperweight with Different Colors Decoration and Base
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Crystal Paperweight with different colors Decoration and base.
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Early 20th Century European Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Glass

1930s Crystal Paperweight with Decoration Inside with Green Color
Located in Marbella, ES
1930s Crystal Paperweight with Decoration inside with green color.
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Early 20th Century European Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Glass

Late 19th Century Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Fine Quality Late 19th Century Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk, or Dressing Table, Having Attractive
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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century Kidney Shaped Desk
Late 19th Century Kidney Shaped Desk
H 28.5 in W 50 in D 25 in
Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A magnificent and very rare Régence style marquetry inlaid grand bureau plat or writing desk
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Ormolu

Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
H 37.41 in W 87.8 in D 43.31 in
English Decorative Chinoiserie Bureau Writing Desk
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1900 English decorative chinoiserie bureau writing desk - Bonheur Du Jour. Great colour
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Early 1900s English Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Hardwood

Ladies Carlton House Desk, circa 1840
Located in Lincoln, GB
A small ladies Carlton House desk of coromandel wood with a selection of draws and a brass
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1840s English Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Brass

Ladies Carlton House Desk, circa 1840
Ladies Carlton House Desk, circa 1840
H 37.41 in W 61.03 in D 19.69 in
Rare Early American Country Pyrography Desk
Located in Forney, TX
, featuring elaborate hand carving and pyrography wood burning decoration in classical motif, kneehole desk
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Wood

19th Century Sheraton Revival Inlaid Desk
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th Century Edwardian period, Sheraton Revival inlaid desk. Having a fire
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Late 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Sheraton Revival Inlaid Desk
19th Century Sheraton Revival Inlaid Desk
H 35.44 in W 33.08 in D 21.66 in
Gillows - Mid 19thC Mahogany Twin Pedestal Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Altrincham, GB
Gillows - Mid 19thC Mahogany Twin Pedestal Desk shaped rectangular top with dark blue tooled
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Troy, NY
Elegant French Empire bureau-plat or partners desk, The top, inlaid with a center-star-motive and
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Mahogany

Fabulous 19th Century Side Table or Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous 19th century burr walnut side table or desk of gorgeous quality, finely hand carved
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19th Century English Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Ormolu

Fabulous 19th Century Side Table or Desk
Fabulous 19th Century Side Table or Desk
H 27.5 in W 42.25 in D 25.25 in
Leon Jallot Sculpted Walnut Desk and Chair
By Léon Jallot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French transitional (from Art Nouveau to early Art Deco) desk and en suite chair by Leon Jallot in
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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Walnut

Rare 19th century carved mahogany Swedish pedestal desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
decoration. Beautifully decorated with further carving.  Panelled to the reverse of the desk which makes it
Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Mahogany

Aesthetic Movement Moorish Style Inlay Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare late 19th century English aesthetic movement writing table or desk featuring Middle Eastern
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19th Century English Moorish Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Gothic Revival Hand-Carved Oak Pedestal Desk, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Gothic Revival pedestal desk. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s The
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Early 1900s Dutch Gothic Revival Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Oak

Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts Pewter Inkwell with Violet Enamel Decoration.
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
enamel decoration to the top, and to each of the circles at the four corners. Stamped 9. TUDRIC. 0141
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Pewter

19th Century Gustavian Writing Desk by Johan Oman
By Johan Öman
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century writing desk by Swedish Master Cabinet Maker Johan Öman (1789-1833) who worked for
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Brass

An 19th Century Italian Desk with Beautiful Detail
Located in New York, NY
, the desk features exquisite neoclassical motif marquetry decoration on the top and sides, and a
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Louis XVI desk with sheath legs.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
decoration, with lateral pulls., resting on elegant tapered legs, with brass beading and feet (original
Category

1790s French Louis XVI Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Brass

Bonheur Du Jour Cylinder Desk Louis XVI Style
By Paul Sormani
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
pulls. The desk sits on turned tapered legs and gadrooned decoration and fine brass feet / sabots
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Brass

Bonheur Du Jour Cylinder Desk Louis XVI Style
Bonheur Du Jour Cylinder Desk Louis XVI Style
H 35.44 in W 28.35 in D 17.33 in
Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts Pewter Inkwell with Violet Enamel Decoration.
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
enamel decoration to the top, and to each of the circles at the four corners. Stamped 9. TUDRIC. 0141
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Enamel, Pewter

Royal Empire Desk/Bureau Plat, Gilt Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Royal Empire Desk/Bureau Plat, Gilt Bronze Mahogany with gilded bronze fittings in the form of
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Bronze

Antique Continental Chippendale Carved Mahogany Drop Front Desk C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Continental Chippendale desk offers upper gallery over drop front desk having carved
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19th Century European Chippendale Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Mahogany Twin Pedestal Desk Edwards & Roberts
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Victorian mahogany twin pedestal desk Edwards & Roberts (famous London maker
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1890s Victorian Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Wood

19th Century Bureau Leather Desk from Maison Mercier Frères
By Mercier Freres
Located in NICE, FR
This elegant small desk is a creation of the esteemed Maison Mercier Frères of the renowned
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Wood

18th Century, French Louis XV Wood Flap Writing Desk
Located in IT
18th Century, Franch Louis XV Wood Flap Writing Desk Measures: cm H 94 x W 83,5 x D 46; D with the
Category

Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Bronze

Sheraton Revival Inlaid Desk, 19th Century, Edwards and Roberts
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Brighton, Sussex
of the desk. Satinwood crossbanded decoration to the reverse.  
Category

Late 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany writing table with detailed floral marquetry & carved decoration
Located in London, GB
A fine quality freestanding mahogany desk, with detailed floral marquetry and carved decoration the
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Late 19th Century English Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

French Rustic Chic Desk in Glass, Wood and Brass
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful French wooden desk from the late 1800s Rustic Chic period. The desk is made entirely of
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Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Brass

French Rustic Chic Desk in Glass, Wood and Brass
French Rustic Chic Desk in Glass, Wood and Brass
H 32.29 in W 46.46 in D 29.53 in
Vintage Writing Desk in Wood and Glass with Armchair
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous vintage wooden and glass desk of fine Italian manufacture from the rationalist period of
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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry Lady's Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
decoration and embellished with finely cast and finished gilt bronze mounts. The desk is fitted with three
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Late 19th Century European Louis XV Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Kingwood

Biedermeier Mahogany Ebonized and Parcel-Gilt Globe Form Work Desk
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier (19th Century) globe-form work desk with a mahogany structure that opens to reveal a
Category

19th Century Biedermeier Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Giltwood

Beautiful Victorian Oak Pedestal Desk Made By Howard&Sons
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Crawley, GB
Beautiful small oak pedestal desk made be Howard&Sons between 1860-1890 , with brown leather and
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Leather, Oak

Georgian Solid Mahogany Desk Says Knee, Late 18th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
A small Georgian period mahogany knee-hole desk with blue leather sliding writing surface. It has
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18th Century Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Mahogany

Minister's Desk, Regence Style, Late 19th Century or Early 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Minister's desk, Regence style, late 19th century or early 20th century. Large Minister's desk
Category

Early 20th Century French Regency Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Wood Louis XV Style French Writing Desk, 1920
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Great French writing desk of the first half of the 20th century. Louis XV style furniture in walnut
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century French Hand Carved Oak Desk with Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Design 19th French hand carved oak wood table desk with iron stretcher. This antique
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Iron

19th Century German Gründerzeit Nutwood and Burl Writing Desk Secretary
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A small German "Gründerzeit" (Wilhelminian) period desk with attachment or secretary from the 2nd
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1860s German Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Nutwood, Pine, Burl

Geogian Style Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Brighton, Sussex
colour tan colour to the hide, brass studded. Classical hand carved scrolling amd foliate decoration to
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Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Mahogany

Geogian Style Mahogany Desk Chair
Geogian Style Mahogany Desk Chair
H 39.38 in W 26.38 in D 25.6 in
Grand Antique Executive Desk, English, Satinwood, 13 Drawer, Office, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a grand antique executive desk. An English, satinwood and mahogany 13 drawer office desk
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Ornate Gilt Bronze Pen Rest or Holder with Onyx Base & Floral Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
with a gilt patination and has stylized floral decoration on the borders and feet. The elaborate
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Magnificent Flat Desk - Louis XV Style - Precious Wood Marquetry -Golden Bronzes
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Sublime piece of prestige, a magnificent flat desk, in the Louis XV style, in marquetry of precious
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19th Century Louis XV Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Satinwood Carlton House Desk Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dublin, IE
decoration. Three years later, the name Carlton House desk appears for the first time in the Estimate
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Desk Decorations

Materials

Satinwood

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Antique Desk Decorations For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique desk decorations available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all antique desk decorations available were constructed with great care. Antique desk decorations have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique desk decorations bearing Victorian or Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique desk decorations have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Archibald Knox, Cris Agterberg and Kralik Glassworks are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Desk Decorations?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,446, while they’re typically $188 on the low end and $50,000 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Desk Decorations
  • 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 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.