What are antique desks called?

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.

What is an antique Davenport desk?

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.

How much is my antique secretary desk worth?

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.

How do I know if my antique roll top desk?

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.

How do I know if my roll top desk is antique?

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.

Antique Desk Sale

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Wells Fargo Desk

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Mahogany

SALE 19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Inlaid Ladies Desk Brass Ornaments

H 37.01 in W 29.14 in D 18.12 in

Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a Victorian mahogany dickens desk, having four drawers on each side of the top, locked

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk

H 41.74 in W 46.07 in D 23.23 in

Antique Pine Breadseller's Desk

Located in Port Chester, NY

A dark pine breadseller's desk from 19th century, France. This piece is highly functional as a desk

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Pine

Antique Pine Breadseller's Desk

H 31.5 in W 65.25 in D 23 in

Antique Victorian Writing Desk

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this antique victorian oak library table, moulded top with gilt tooled

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Victorian Writing Desk

H 28.75 in W 42.13 in D 24.02 in

Antique Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality antique burr walnut pedestal desk, the top having three leather skiver

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19th Century English Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk

H 31.11 in W 59.85 in D 34.65 in

Chippendale Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

owners. In todays market a huge majority of the partners desk which you will find available for sale

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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk

H 32 in W 60 in D 36 in

Victorian Walnut Campaign Travelling Desk

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality Victorian walnut campaign travelling desk, opening to a maroon leather

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19th Century English Campaign Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Walnut Campaign Travelling Desk

H 37.8 in W 24.41 in D 14.97 in

Late 19th Century Kidney Shaped Desk

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

items which we offer for sale this 19th century desk has been inspected and attended to in our workshops

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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century Kidney Shaped Desk

H 28.5 in W 50 in D 25 in

France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

French desk style: Biedermeier Year 1847 It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. If you are

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1840s French Biedermeier Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Wood

France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847

H 48.04 in W 19.69 in D 55.12 in

19th Century Chinese Padouk Wood Desk

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality 19th century carved Padouk wood desk, having a row of small drawers, and

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19th Century English Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Chinese Padouk Wood Desk

H 45.28 in W 33.08 in D 24.02 in

Hon Stephen Tenant`s Writing Desk

Located in Dorking, GB

desk has full provenance having been purchased by me from Sotheby's sale of the contents in October of

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Mahogany

Hon Stephen Tenant`s Writing Desk

H 29.5 in W 54 in D 27 in

19th Century Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Desk

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality carved Chinese Chippendale style kneehole desk. The top of the desk has

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Early 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Desk

H 32 in W 39 in D 25 in

French Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials: Wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

looking for desk lamp to match your desk, we have what you need. We have specialized in the sale of Art

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Wood

French Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials: Wood

H 42.13 in W 16.15 in D 33.08 in

Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

French Desk Book: Buenos Aires Art Deco y Racionalismo Author: Mimi Bohm Page: 68 Year: 1920 It is

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Wood

Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France

H 45.28 in W 26.78 in D 15.75 in

19th Century Victorian Amboyna Inlaid Pedestal Desk

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a fine quality English 19th century Victorian Amboyna Pedestal Desk. The desk top

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Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Amboyna

19th Century Victorian Amboyna Inlaid Pedestal Desk

H 46.5 in W 45 in D 24 in

Desk in Wood, 1900, Made in France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

desk that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage

Category

Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Bronze

Desk in Wood, 1900, Made in France

H 51.19 in W 29.14 in D 22.05 in

Victorian Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk by Wolfe & Hollander

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality mahogany and chequer banded kidney shaped desk by Wolfe & Hollander

Category

19th Century English Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk by Wolfe & Hollander

H 29.14 in W 49.22 in D 25.99 in

France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Material: Wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

French desk style: Art Deco Year 1920 Finish: polyurethanic lacquer. It is an elegant and

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Wood

France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Material: Wood

H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 59.06 in

Fine French Empire Design Oak Twin Pedestal Desk

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this beautiful French Empire design gilt metal mounted oak twin

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Early 20th Century British Empire Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Brass

Fine French Empire Design Oak Twin Pedestal Desk

H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in

France Desk Art Deco, 1930, Material, Wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

French desk style: Art Deco Year 1920 Material: carved wood It is an elegant and sophisticated

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Wood

France Desk Art Deco, 1930, Material, Wood

H 30.32 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in

French Desk with Horses in Wood, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

the golden years, this is the desk that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Wood

French Desk with Horses in Wood, 1920

H 44.49 in W 16.54 in D 29.93 in

19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality 19th century Victorian burr walnut pedestal desk. The desk top is inset

Category

Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk

H 30.5 in W 42 in D 24 in

Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk

Located in Dorking, GB

This desk was purchased by me at the closure of the Whitbread Archive Museum in 2001. It comes with

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Early 18th Century English Georgian Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Oak

Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk

H 9.25 in W 17 in D 13.5 in

France Desk Art Deco, 1930, Material: Carved Wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

French Desk Style: Art Deco Year 1920 Material: carved wood It is an elegant and sophisticated

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Wood

France Desk Art Deco, 1930, Material: Carved Wood

H 30.32 in W 30.71 in D 51.19 in

Desk Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty , 1900, France, Wood

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Desk Style: Art Nouveau or Modernism or Jugendstil Year: 1900 Materials :wood. We have specialized

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Wood

Desk Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty , 1900, France, Wood

H 31.5 in W 30.71 in D 49.22 in

Antique Victorian Watchmakers Desk Georgian Taste Hardwood & Brown Leather

Located in GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1880-1900 Watchmakers desk in the Georgian

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1880s English Georgian Antique Desk Sale

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Leather, Hardwood

Antique Victorian Watchmakers Desk Georgian Taste Hardwood & Brown Leather

H 30.12 in W 36.23 in D 19.1 in

Desk Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty - Attributed Louis Majorelle - 1900

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Desk Attributed Louis Majorelle Style: Art Nouveau or Modernism or Jugendstil Year: 1900 Materials

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Bronze

Desk Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty - Attributed Louis Majorelle - 1900

H 45.67 in W 22.84 in D 35.83 in

Desk in Wood, 1920, Sign: Made in France 7382

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

French Desk Sign: Made in France 7382 Year: 1920 It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Bronze

Desk in Wood, 1920, Sign: Made in France 7382

H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in

Edwardian English Mahogany Desk Chair

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality Edwardian mahogany revolving desk chair, with a bowed back centred by a

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian English Mahogany Desk Chair

H 32.29 in W 24.02 in D 17.33 in

Desk Art Deco, 1920, France, Materials: Wood and Bronze

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

French Desk Style: Art Deco Year 1920 Wood and bronze Finish: polyurethanic lacquer. It is an

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Bronze

Desk Art Deco, 1920, France, Materials: Wood and Bronze

H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 36.62 in

France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials, Wood and Chrome

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

French desk style: Art Deco Year 1920 Material: Wood and chrome It is an elegant and sophisticated

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Wood

France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials, Wood and Chrome

H 32.29 in W 34.45 in D 56.3 in

Pair of 19th Century French Vernis Martin Cylinder Top Desks

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality rare pair of 19th century French Vernis Martin cylinder top desks, each

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19th Century French Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century French Vernis Martin Cylinder Top Desks

H 60.24 in W 31.89 in D 20.08 in

Oak Arts & Crafts Pedestal Desk by Alexander J. Kropholler, 1890s

By Alexander J. Kropholler

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and ultra rare Arts & Crafts pedestal desk. Design by Alexander J. Kropholler

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1890s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Oak

Oak Arts & Crafts Pedestal Desk by Alexander J. Kropholler, 1890s

H 34.65 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in

Antique Anglo Indian Military Campaign Trestle Desk & Armchair Hardwood & Brass

Located in GB

We are delighted to offer for sale lovely vintage Anglo Indian Rosewood with ornate brass inlay

Category

19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Brass

Antique Anglo Indian Military Campaign Trestle Desk & Armchair Hardwood & Brass

H 30.12 in W 61.03 in D 29.93 in

French, Louis Philippe, Walnut Standing Desk or Lectern, ca. 1835-1840

Located in Atlanta, GA

This special desk is finished around so that it could float in a room, perhaps a lectern, a point

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1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Walnut

French, Louis Philippe, Walnut Standing Desk or Lectern, ca. 1835-1840

H 51 in W 40.5 in D 27.25 in

Edwardian 1880s Stamped Maple & Co Brown Leather Sheraton Writing Desk Table

By Maple & Co.

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Edwardian 1880s Stamped Maple & Co Writing Table

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19th Century British Edwardian Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Brass

Edwardian 1880s Stamped Maple & Co Brown Leather Sheraton Writing Desk Table

H 29.53 in W 42.52 in D 22.45 in

Antique circa 1850 Patrick Beakey Dublin Oxblood Leather Demilune Gallery Desk

Located in GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning rare and original Mid Victorian circa 1850-1860

Category

1850s Irish High Victorian Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique circa 1850 Patrick Beakey Dublin Oxblood Leather Demilune Gallery Desk

H 40.95 in W 48.82 in D 29.14 in

Stunning Victorian Library Writing Table or Desk Brown Leather Top Gillows Legs

Located in Miami, FL

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Victorian library table writing desk with brown

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Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Brass

Stunning Victorian Library Writing Table or Desk Brown Leather Top Gillows Legs

H 29.34 in W 57.88 in D 31.5 in

Fine Victorian Jas Shoolbred Green Marble Topped Watchmakers Desk Writing Table

By Jas Schoolbred

Located in GB

We are is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original Victorian circa 1880 James

Category

1880s European High Victorian Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Marble, Brass

Fine Victorian Jas Shoolbred Green Marble Topped Watchmakers Desk Writing Table

H 30.12 in W 48.43 in D 22.25 in

Original Thomas Chippendale George III Hardwood Architect's Work Desk Table

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original Thomas Chippendale George III circa 1780

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1780s English George III Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Hardwood

Original Thomas Chippendale George III Hardwood Architect's Work Desk Table

H 34.65 in W 37.01 in D 22.05 in

Important Italian Angiolo Barbetti Firenze Antique Cherub Desk Library Table

By Angiolo Barbetti

Located in GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and extremely important hand carved walnut fully

Category

1860s Italian High Victorian Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Walnut

Important Italian Angiolo Barbetti Firenze Antique Cherub Desk Library Table

H 32.49 in W 55.91 in D 29.93 in

Edwardian Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality Edwardian mahogany knee hole desk, having an arrangement of seven

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Mahogany Kneehole Desk

H 30.71 in W 33.08 in D 17.33 in

STUNNING REGENCY STYLE NEOCLASSICAL BRASS & WALNUT WRiTING TABLE DESK CIRCA 1920

Located in GB

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning

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1920s Regency Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Brass

STUNNING REGENCY STYLE NEOCLASSICAL BRASS & WALNUT WRiTING TABLE DESK CIRCA 1920

H 29.73 in W 45.28 in D 17.52 in

Restored Gothic Revival Desk Side Bookcases Drawer Writing Slope Pugin Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Pugin

Located in GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare Gothic Revival circa 1840 solid oak

Category

1840s English Gothic Revival Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Leather, Oak

Restored Gothic Revival Desk Side Bookcases Drawer Writing Slope Pugin Gillows

H 33.67 in W 50.79 in D 24.61 in

Lovely Victorian circa 1880 English Panelled Hardwood Twin Pedestal Partner Desk

Located in GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely English paneled Mahogany Victorian Circa 1880 twin

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1880s English Victorian Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Lovely Victorian circa 1880 English Panelled Hardwood Twin Pedestal Partner Desk

H 29.53 in W 48.04 in D 26.58 in

VR Stamped Victoria Regina Hardwood Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Victorian, 1860

Located in GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely English Victorian Circa 1880 twin pedestal partner

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1880s English Victorian Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

VR Stamped Victoria Regina Hardwood Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Victorian, 1860

H 29.14 in W 48.04 in D 26.58 in

WARING & GILLOW PARIS THOMAS CHIPPENDALE TASTE LiBRARY DESK BROWN LEATHER TOP

By Waring & Gillow

Located in GB

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

WARING & GILLOW PARIS THOMAS CHIPPENDALE TASTE LiBRARY DESK BROWN LEATHER TOP

H 28.94 in W 46.86 in D 25.2 in

Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a Victorian mahogany pedestal desk, having a green leather top, decorated with gold

Category

19th Century Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk

H 29.93 in W 52.76 in D 25.99 in

EXQUISITE SMALL WILLIAM IV CIRCA 1830 HARDWOOD WRiTING TABLE DESK CARVED LEGS

Located in GB

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, small

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1830s English William IV Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Hardwood

EXQUISITE SMALL WILLIAM IV CIRCA 1830 HARDWOOD WRiTING TABLE DESK CARVED LEGS

H 27.37 in W 43.71 in D 23.63 in

Very Rare Gillow Breakfront Library Desk Brass Gallery Burr Amboyna Wood

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare Gillow Library breakfront

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1850s English High Victorian Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Burl

Very Rare Gillow Breakfront Library Desk Brass Gallery Burr Amboyna Wood

H 30.71 in W 48.43 in D 22.05 in

Victorian Rosewood Pedestal Desk

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality Victorian rosewood pedestal desk, having a leather inset top, above

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Rosewood

Victorian Rosewood Pedestal Desk

H 29.14 in W 44.1 in D 22.84 in

Desk Art Deco in Wood from France 1920 " Free Shipping in Florida "

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

(AIFAF)" Desk Year 1920 French Wood and chrome Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Chrome

Desk Art Deco in Wood from France 1920 " Free Shipping in Florida "

H 31.11 in W 62.6 in D 23.63 in

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FULLY STAMPED MORRIS & CO CIRCA 1880 SATiNWOOD PEDESTAL DESK

By Morris & Co.

Located in GB

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and

Category

1880s English High Victorian Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Satinwood

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FULLY STAMPED MORRIS & CO CIRCA 1880 SATiNWOOD PEDESTAL DESK

H 30.32 in W 48.04 in D 25.4 in

Fine Antique George III circa 1820 Metamorphic Library Desk into Bookcase Ladder

Located in GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime original George III circa 1820 lightly restored

Category

1820s English George III Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Fine Antique George III circa 1820 Metamorphic Library Desk into Bookcase Ladder

H 25.6 in W 44.1 in D 23.82 in

Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Very Good Quality 18th Century, George III Period, Mahogany Kneehole Desk, Having Well Figured

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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk

H 31 in W 29 in D 18.5 in

Victorian Oak Partners Desk

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality Victorian oak partners desk, having a quality green leather skiver

Category

19th Century English Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Oak

Victorian Oak Partners Desk

H 29.14 in W 60.24 in D 33.86 in

Oversized Victorian 1870 Burr Quarter Cut Walnut Knee Hole Pedestal Partner Desk

Located in GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1870 solid walnut twin pedestal oversized

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1870s English Victorian Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Burl

Oversized Victorian 1870 Burr Quarter Cut Walnut Knee Hole Pedestal Partner Desk

H 30.12 in W 57.49 in D 21.26 in

Lovely George III circa 1780 Double Sided Walnut Partner Desk Original Handles

Located in GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare original George III circa 1780 walnut

Category

1780s English George III Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Ostrich Leather, Walnut

Lovely George III circa 1780 Double Sided Walnut Partner Desk Original Handles

H 30.91 in W 48.23 in D 33.47 in

19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Desk Chair

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a Victorian mahogany desk chair, in the Arts & Crafts style, revolving and with four

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Desk Chair

H 32 in W 24 in D 22 in

ANTIQUE 1684 DATED HAND CARVED 17TH CENTURY LIFT TOP WRITiNG TABLE DESK BIBLE

Located in GB

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, late 17th

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1680s English Charles II Antique Desk Sale

Materials

Oak

ANTIQUE 1684 DATED HAND CARVED 17TH CENTURY LIFT TOP WRITiNG TABLE DESK BIBLE

H 39.38 in W 26.97 in D 21.07 in

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Antique Desk Sale For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique desk sale you’re looking for. An antique desk sale — often made from wood, mahogany and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique desk sale you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique desk sale, those designed in Victorian, Georgian and Regency styles are of considerable interest. A well-made antique desk sale has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Chesterfield, Maple & Co. and Gillows of Lancaster & London are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Desk Sale?

The average selling price for an antique desk sale at 1stDibs is $3,393, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $985,000 for the highest priced.

Questions About Antique Desk Sale

What are antique desks called?
1 Answer
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.
What is an antique Davenport desk?
2 Answers
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.
How much is my antique secretary desk worth?
1 Answer
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.
How do I know if my antique roll top desk?
1 Answer
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.
How do I know if my roll top desk is antique?
1 Answer
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.