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Antique Desk Philadelphia

Federal Partners' Desk in Mahogany, Philadelphia, circa 1820
Federal Partners' Desk in Mahogany, Philadelphia, circa 1820

Federal Partners' Desk in Mahogany, Philadelphia, circa 1820

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A beautiful Philadelphia partners desk in mahogany with gadrooned top and apron resting on center

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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Desk Philadelphia

Materials

Brass

19th Century American Cutler & Sons Model 1 Roll Top Desk
19th Century American Cutler & Sons Model 1 Roll Top Desk

19th Century American Cutler & Sons Model 1 Roll Top Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

Philadelphia in 1876, is because it is one of their very rare model number 1 desks and the detail and quality

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Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Desk Philadelphia

Materials

Walnut

American Walnut Upholstered Desk Chair, Philadelphia, Circa 1730
American Walnut Upholstered Desk Chair, Philadelphia, Circa 1730

American Walnut Upholstered Desk Chair, Philadelphia, Circa 1730

Located in Charleston, SC

American walnut desk chair with carved scrolled rails, vase formed shaped splat back, scalloped

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1730s American American Colonial Antique Desk Philadelphia

Materials

Muslin, Upholstery, Walnut

Fantastic American Centennial Solid Walnut Philadelphia Carved Secretary Desk
Fantastic American Centennial Solid Walnut Philadelphia Carved Secretary Desk

Fantastic American Centennial Solid Walnut Philadelphia Carved Secretary Desk

$2,796Sale Price|20% Off

H 98.75 in W 42 in D 22.5 in

Fantastic American Centennial Solid Walnut Philadelphia Carved Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

detailing synonymous with the Philadelphia style. Crafted from rich, solid walnut wood, the desk boasts a

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1870s American Federal Antique Desk Philadelphia

Materials

Walnut

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Philadelphia Federal Walnut Slant Lid Desk
Philadelphia Federal Walnut Slant Lid Desk

Philadelphia Federal Walnut Slant Lid Desk

Unavailable

H 44 in W 40 in D 21 in

Philadelphia Federal Walnut Slant Lid Desk

Located in New York, NY

Containing fitted interior cubby holes centering an inlaid prospect door all above the four cock beaded long drawers with contemporary stamped American eagle brasses with bale handle...

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18th Century and Earlier American Antique Desk Philadelphia

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Mahogany Lift-Top Desk
Chippendale Mahogany Lift-Top Desk

Chippendale Mahogany Lift-Top Desk

Unavailable

H 35.25 in W 26.75 in D 20.75 in

Chippendale Mahogany Lift-Top Desk

Located in New Hope, PA

A Chippendale mahogany slant-top desk, the lift top opening to reveal a well featuring a gallery

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1780s American Chippendale Antique Desk Philadelphia

Materials

Mahogany

American Chippendale Walnut Slant Front Desk, Philadelphia, circa 1785
American Chippendale Walnut Slant Front Desk, Philadelphia, circa 1785

American Chippendale Walnut Slant Front Desk, Philadelphia, circa 1785

Located in Shippensburg, PA

American Chippendale walnut slant lid desk, Philadelphia, circa 1785, with presumed descent in the

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1780s American Chippendale Antique Desk Philadelphia

Materials

Brass

Antique Classical American Philadelphia Desk in Mahogany with Double Pedestal
Antique Classical American Philadelphia Desk in Mahogany with Double Pedestal

Antique Classical American Philadelphia Desk in Mahogany with Double Pedestal

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A very handsome and functional classical American bureau desk in dark Cuban mahogany, likely from

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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Desk Philadelphia

Materials

Mahogany

Philadelphia Empire Secretaire à abattant of Temple Form
Philadelphia Empire Secretaire à abattant of Temple Form

Philadelphia Empire Secretaire à abattant of Temple Form

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Typical of the American Empire this desk follows a French-inspired, Neoclassical, conservative

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19th Century American Empire Antique Desk Philadelphia

Materials

Mahogany

Oak Pedestal Roll Top Desk by Cutler
Oak Pedestal Roll Top Desk by Cutler

Oak Pedestal Roll Top Desk by Cutler

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H 51.5 in W 50 in D 35.5 in

Oak Pedestal Roll Top Desk by Cutler

Located in Cheshire, GB

. The company was known as ‘Cutler & Son’ by the 1870s and exhibited some desks at the 1876 Philadelphia

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Late 19th Century American Antique Desk Philadelphia

Materials

Oak

Bailey Banks and Biddle Vernis Martin Painted Desk on Gilded Background Louis XV
Bailey Banks and Biddle Vernis Martin Painted Desk on Gilded Background Louis XV

Bailey Banks and Biddle Vernis Martin Painted Desk on Gilded Background Louis XV

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

& Biddle - the Tiffany of Philadelphia, PA. The desk is beautifully hand-painted with the typical Venris

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1920s French Louis XV Antique Desk Philadelphia

Materials

Bronze

Inlaid Mahogany Griffin Victorian Philadelphia Secretary Desk Abatant Pabst
Inlaid Mahogany Griffin Victorian Philadelphia Secretary Desk Abatant Pabst

Inlaid Mahogany Griffin Victorian Philadelphia Secretary Desk Abatant Pabst

By Daniel Pabst

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Rare Victorian inlaid Philadelphia desk by Daniel Pabst. Winged griffins with a drop desk over two

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Desk Philadelphia

Materials

Wood

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Library Table Desk Ritter Bros Philadelphia
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Library Table Desk Ritter Bros Philadelphia

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Library Table Desk Ritter Bros Philadelphia

By Ritter Brothers

Located in Portland, OR

A good antique American Mission Arts & Crafts quarter sawn oak library table/writing desk, by

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1910s American Mission Antique Desk Philadelphia

Materials

Oak

Mahogany American Centennial Partners Desk, Philadelphia, circa 1880
Mahogany American Centennial Partners Desk, Philadelphia, circa 1880

Mahogany American Centennial Partners Desk, Philadelphia, circa 1880

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

Philadelphia had a tradition of well-articulated carving in the late 1800s. This partners desk in a

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19th Century American Queen Anne Antique Desk Philadelphia

Materials

Mahogany

Big Coffee Grinder for a Coffee Roasting Desk, Philadelphia, 1880
Big Coffee Grinder for a Coffee Roasting Desk, Philadelphia, 1880

Big Coffee Grinder for a Coffee Roasting Desk, Philadelphia, 1880

Located in Milan, IT

Big coffee grinder for a coffee roasting desk. Made out of painted cast iron and wood, with two big

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1880s American Antique Desk Philadelphia

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Philadelphia Empire Quervelle Carved Flame Mahogany Secretary
Antique Philadelphia Empire Quervelle Carved Flame Mahogany Secretary

Antique Philadelphia Empire Quervelle Carved Flame Mahogany Secretary

By Anthony Gabriel Quervelle

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Philadelphia American Empire flame mahogany secretary features upper glass front bookcase

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19th Century American American Empire Antique Desk Philadelphia

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Vintage Industrial Drafting Table or Desk by The F. Weber Co. of Philadelphia
Vintage Industrial Drafting Table or Desk by The F. Weber Co. of Philadelphia

Vintage Industrial Drafting Table or Desk by The F. Weber Co. of Philadelphia

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful vintage industrial drafting table or desk by The F. Weber Co. of Philadelphia, circa

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Early 20th Century American Antique Desk Philadelphia

Materials

Oak

Philadelphia Sheraton Mahogany Architect's Desk
Philadelphia Sheraton Mahogany Architect's Desk

Philadelphia Sheraton Mahogany Architect's Desk

Located in Woodbury, CT

Exceptionally rare and important Sheraton carved mahogany architect's desk, with double ratcheting

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19th Century American Antique Desk Philadelphia

Materials

Mahogany, Pine, Oak

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Wonderful Pink Art Deco Pendant, 1950s

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1960s Antique Desk Philadelphia

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Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Antique Desk Philadelphia

Materials

Linen, Velvet

English Regency Style Etagere
English Regency Style Etagere

English Regency Style Etagere

$2,650 / item

H 29.25 in W 15.25 in D 15.25 in

English Regency Style Etagere

Located in Westwood, NJ

Introducing our Regency Etagere, a timeless piece designed to add a touch of sophistication to any room, its meticulously composed of three tiers to provide both functionality and vi...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Antique Desk Philadelphia

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Wood

17th Century English Oak Joint Stool / Bench
17th Century English Oak Joint Stool / Bench

17th Century English Oak Joint Stool / Bench

Located in San Francisco, CA

17th century English oak joint stool / bench Jacobean style stool / bench Hand crafted English oak Measures: 18" wide x 12" deep x 16" high. The oak shows some distress...

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17th Century English Jacobean Antique Desk Philadelphia

Materials

Oak

19th Century American Walnut "Wells Fargo" Desk by Wooton Desk. Co
19th Century American Walnut "Wells Fargo" Desk by Wooton Desk. Co

19th Century American Walnut "Wells Fargo" Desk by Wooton Desk. Co

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality and impressive standard grade American walnut Wootton Desk Co. "Wells Fargo" desk, of substantial form, with three quarter gallery and hinged frieze, havin...

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19th Century American High Victorian Antique Desk Philadelphia

Materials

Walnut

American Mahogany Shield Back Side Chair with Serpentine Seat, c. 1790
American Mahogany Shield Back Side Chair with Serpentine Seat, c. 1790

American Mahogany Shield Back Side Chair with Serpentine Seat, c. 1790

$1,250Sale Price|30% Off

H 28.5 in W 22 in D 18 in

American Mahogany Shield Back Side Chair with Serpentine Seat, c. 1790

Located in Kenilworth, IL

American mahogany shield back side chair with over rail upholstered serpentine seat. The four vertical back rails are carved with water leaf at the point they join the serpentine cre...

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1790s American Antique Desk Philadelphia

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Upholstery, Chestnut, Ebony, Mahogany, Pine

Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuils / Armchairs, France Circa 1900
Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuils / Armchairs, France Circa 1900

Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuils / Armchairs, France Circa 1900

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

An attractive & very comfortable pair of giltwood fauteuils, both frames decorated with carved & molded foliate motifs, showing arched crest-rails with upholstered backs, sided by pa...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Philadelphia

Materials

Giltwood, Fabric

Pair Large Antique Blue and White Delft Jars, Fluted, Netherlands Circa 1880
Pair Large Antique Blue and White Delft Jars, Fluted, Netherlands Circa 1880

Pair Large Antique Blue and White Delft Jars, Fluted, Netherlands Circa 1880

By Delft

Located in Katonah, NY

This exquisite pair of large blue and white Delft jars was hand-painted in the Netherlands during the late 19th century, around 1880. The design features shaped panels, each depicti...

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Late 19th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Desk Philadelphia

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Delft

Antique Derby School Paneled Oak Roll Top Desk with Full Interior, C1900
Antique Derby School Paneled Oak Roll Top Desk with Full Interior, C1900

Antique Derby School Paneled Oak Roll Top Desk with Full Interior, C1900

$4,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 50.5 in W 60 in D 32 in

Antique Derby School Paneled Oak Roll Top Desk with Full Interior, C1900

By Derby Desk Company

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique roll top desk offers paneled quarter sawn oak construction with s-top opening to full interior over base with flanking drawer towers having foliate carved pulls and centra...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Desk Philadelphia

Materials

Oak

Pair of 1960's Hollywood Regency Duquette Style Gold Leaf & Eglomise Cabinets
Pair of 1960's Hollywood Regency Duquette Style Gold Leaf & Eglomise Cabinets

Pair of 1960's Hollywood Regency Duquette Style Gold Leaf & Eglomise Cabinets

$7,500Sale Price / set|50% Off

H 30 in W 36 in D 16 in

Pair of 1960's Hollywood Regency Duquette Style Gold Leaf & Eglomise Cabinets

By Tony Duquette, Lane Furniture

Located in Hanover, MA

BG WINTER SALE Amazing and rare pair of vintage early 1960's cabinets from from an outrageously over-the-top period Hollywood Regency decorated home outside of Boston; think Zsa Zsa...

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1960s American Hollywood Regency Antique Desk Philadelphia

Materials

Art Glass, Giltwood

Large French Neoclassical Roll-Top Desk
Large French Neoclassical Roll-Top Desk

Large French Neoclassical Roll-Top Desk

$24,500

H 50 in W 65 in D 27 in

Large French Neoclassical Roll-Top Desk

Located in Troy, NY

French Mahogany Empire Desk of stately proportions, with a roll top, revealing a double row of total six drawers under an open shelf, as well as a sliding writing surface with inset ...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Desk Philadelphia

Materials

Mahogany, Pearwood

Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk
Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk

Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk

$2,217

H 40 in W 42 in D 27 in

Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk

Located in Dublin, IE

A superb 1920s beautifully patinated oak roll top desk of neat proportions, finely carved and of gorgeous quality. The moulded top of rectangular form raised over D-shaped tambour sl...

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1920s English Antique Desk Philadelphia

Materials

Oak

Elegant Italian Venetian Style Sofa, Early 19th C
Elegant Italian Venetian Style Sofa, Early 19th C

Elegant Italian Venetian Style Sofa, Early 19th C

$5,600

H 36.5 in W 65.5 in D 21.5 in

Elegant Italian Venetian Style Sofa, Early 19th C

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian Venetian style carved wood & upholstered sofa from the early 19th century. This antique settee from Italy features an elegantly arched camel back with gracefully outward t...

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19th Century Italian Antique Desk Philadelphia

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Two Drawer Console Table
Two Drawer Console Table

Two Drawer Console Table

$1,160 / item

H 32 in W 38 in D 17 in

Two Drawer Console Table

Located in Annville, PA

We designed and produced this Sheraton style Two Drawer Console Table as a matching item to sell along with our ever popular NSI087 Sheraton style stand and NSI118 Four Drawer Consol...

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2010s Renaissance Antique Desk Philadelphia

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Mahogany Queen Anne Side Chairs
Pair of Mahogany Queen Anne Side Chairs

Pair of Mahogany Queen Anne Side Chairs

$2,600 / set

H 39 in W 20 in D 16 in

Pair of Mahogany Queen Anne Side Chairs

Located in West Chester, PA

Yoke crest, solid splat, scalloped apron and cabriole legs terminating in slipper feet. English or Irish, circa 1740.

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18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Desk Philadelphia

Materials

Mahogany

American Georgian Walnut Upholstered Corner Chair, Circa 1770
American Georgian Walnut Upholstered Corner Chair, Circa 1770

American Georgian Walnut Upholstered Corner Chair, Circa 1770

Located in Charleston, SC

American Georgian walnut corner chair with carved splat backs, carved decorative molded edge, scrolled arms, turned ringed columns, carved corner fretwork, and terminating on tapered...

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1770s American Georgian Antique Desk Philadelphia

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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Antique Desk Philadelphia For Sale on 1stDibs

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Questions About Antique Desk Philadelphia
  • 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 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.