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English George II Style Chest of Drawers, Bookcase and Drop Down Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A truly magnificent mahogany George II style bookcase fitted writing desk and a chest of drawers
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Late 19th Century English George II Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Empire Mahogany Secretary Drop Down Desk Abattant
Located in West Hartford, CT
patterns, created by the rich mahogany grain, and a drop down with black leather writing surface. It
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Late 19th Century Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Granite
American Indianapolis, Indiana Mahogany Wooton Armoire Desk, circa 1880
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Lowestoft, GB
are missing but nothing that detracts from the overall look and fell of the piece.
The drop down desk
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Late 19th Century American Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Mahogany
H 58.67 in W 42.52 in D 28.35 in
Antique 18th Century Flip Top Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage 18th century desk. A chic Flame Mahogany drop down desk. Incredible wood grain
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Late 18th Century North American Georgian Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Metal
Early Antique English Georgian Secretary, circa 1750
Located in Big Flats, NY
An early antique English Georgian secretary offers lift top and drop-down desk over two long
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Wood
18th C. Swedish Rococo Period Writing Desk in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
drawer below the drop down desk.
The Rococo period followed the Baroque period and is often described
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Italian Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gothic looking carved drop down desk that is drop dead gorgeous.
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1880s Italian Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Walnut
18th C. Italian Butler's Desk Nicely Raised on Turned Leg Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
drawers flanking a central, open cubbie. Beneath the drop-down desk, the secondary pair of "drawers" are
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18th Century Italian Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Wood
French Provincial Walnut Desk / Commode with Drop Down Front
Located in Essex, MA
A stunning French solid walnut commode with a fold-down secretary desk housed in its top drawer
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
Antique Arts & Crafts Macey Five Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase & Desk c1920
By Macey Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
pullout glass doors and one with drop-down desk, maker label as photographed. c1920
Measures - 71.25"h x
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 71.25 in W 34.5 in D 13.75 in
19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a highly desirable and quite rare 19th century standard grade Wooton desk.
This desk
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th C Oak Leaded Glass Bookcase W Desk attributed to Globe Wernicke
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple and elegant 3 section leaded glass bookcase with a drop down desk and compartment
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Brass, Lead
H 59.5 in W 34.25 in D 14.25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Five Stack Barrister Secretary & Bookcase c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
mahogany construction with central secretary case having drop down desk, flanking bookcases having pull out
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 59.5 in W 34 in D 14 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Three Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase; Desk & Paw Feet; c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
three stacks; tow having pull-out glass doors and the third with a drop down desk opening to
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 55 in W 32 in D 10 in
French Early 19th Century Transitional Drop Front Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This amazing walnut desk has a slanted front that drops to reveal an interior writing surface and
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19th Century French Other Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Barley Twist Fold Down Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome, impressive carved mahogany desk with gem-cut decorations and fitted bird's-eye maple
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Leather, Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk
This beautiful
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Early 1900s Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Brass
H 39 in W 42 in D 20 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Gunn Mahogany & Leaded Glass Barrister Bookcase Secretary
By GUNN
Located in Big Flats, NY
pullout leaded glass doors, single stack having drop down desk with carved foliate element, single stack
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 59.5 in W 34 in D 14.25 in
Antique English Mahogany Bureau, 19th Century
Located in Ely, GB
good condition, with 4 drawers and a drop down desk, all moving as they should.
The cabinet does show
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Italian Figural Mahogany Secretary Credenza, Carved in Relief, c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
doors with figural carving in relief depicting soldiers or knights over lower drop down desk raised on
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Mahogany
H 59 in W 41.25 in D 21.5 in
Dutch Rococo Bombe Marquetry Inlaid Drop Front Desk / Secretary
Located in New York, NY
Dutch Rococo (Late 18th Century) drop front desk / secretary with elaborate foliate marquetry inlay
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Late 18th Century Dutch Biedermeier Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Wood
Antique Arts &Crafts Five-Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase Secretary C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
doors and a single stack having a drop down desk opening to reveal storage compartments; base with
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Glass, Oak
Russian Empire Commode Secretary
Located in Newport Beach, CA
conceals the drop-down desk featuring 6 drawers and a lapis lazuli, marble and brass plaque depicting a
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1850s European Empire Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass
19th c. Venetian Painted Secretary
Located in New Orleans, LA
could also easily be a statement piece in the living room!
The drop down desk changes the depth to 32”.
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Late 19th Century Italian Directoire Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Wood
H.E. SHAW Antique Early 20th Century Mahogany Georgian Secretary Desk
Located in Charlotte, NC
shelves. Lower desk area has two large drawers of dovetail construction. Slant front lockable drop down
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Early 20th Century American Georgian Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Brass
A Dutch Bombe Bureau Desk
Located in Edenbridge, GB
Stylish Dutch 19th Century painted bombe bureau desk with wonderful carved lions paw feet and
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1880s Dutch Country Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Wood
Antique 19th Century Walnut Austrian Biedermeier Abatante Secretary Desk
Located in Charlotte, NC
construction at the very top over the lockable drop down desk surface door which reveals a large solid desk
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Walnut
H 66.25 in W 40.5 in D 19.75 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop Leaf Table Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish drop leaf table from Skelleftea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden.
Measurements
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Pine
18th Century English Chinoiserie Table Desk
Located in Charlottesville, VA
18th century English chinoiserie table desk, having a drop-down front revealing five interior
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18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Lacquer
New York Mahogany Federal Butlers Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A New York flame mahogany federal butler's desk with drop down (side snap operation) door revealing
Category
Early 19th Century Federal Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Brass
Spectacular Period Oak Clerk's Desk or Secretaire
Located in Port Chester, NY
A rare example of 17th Century period furniture, this wonderful oak clerk's desk is in very fine
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Late 17th Century English Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Oak
French 19th Century Mahogany Travel Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
reverse of the desk features a rectangular screen with pink floral material, and the desk features a drop
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Ormolu
18th c. English Architect's Desk/Library Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine English George III country house mahogany architect's desk/library table having richly
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1760s English Georgian Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Exceptional Pair Of George III Style Mahogany Secretary Bookcases
Located in Bridgeport, CT
drawer while the other has drop down desk, and bottom cabinet doors, carved fan pediments, satinwood
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19th Century European George III Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
English Mahogany Drop-Leaf Sofa Table with Lion Paw Brass Casters
Located in Southampton, NJ
English Georgian style Mahogany drop-leaf console, desk or work table with two fitted dovetail
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Early 20th Century English Regency Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Louis XV Desk or Writing Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th century French Louis XV style small lady's desk with hinged drop down leather top
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Brass
19th century solid mahogany desk chair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a fabulous shaped 19th century solid mahogany desk chair. The quality is very high with the
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19th Century Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Abattant Desk Fall Front Secretary Chest Drawers Renaissance Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Exquisite 19th Century Antique French Oak Renaissance Revival Abattant Chest of Drawers and Desk
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1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Oak
H 56.5 in W 39.25 in D 17 in
Antique French Desk Secretary Chest Server Drawers Barley Twist Renaissance Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Handsome 19th century Antique French oak Renaissance revival library office desk with secretary top
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1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Oak
H 56 in W 55 in D 24.75 in
French 19th Century Transitional St. Mahogany And Ormolu Cabinet/Secretary Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
/secretary desk. The secretary is raised by most elegant slender cabriole legs with beautiful finely detailed
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19th Century French Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Ormolu
H 49.5 in W 25.5 in D 13.75 in
George Walton. Arts & Crafts Walnut Desk with Secret Drawers & Heart Escutcheons
By George Walton
Located in London, GB
George Walton. A rare Arts and Crafts walnut desk almost identical to the desk Walton designed in
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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Walnut
H 45 in W 52.5 in D 32 in
Baltic Empire Style Writing Table or Desk, circa 1910 in Mahogany
Located in Miami, FL
. Features two drop-leaves and one-drawer. French polish finish.
Note: You should always request a shipping
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1910s Baltic Empire Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Early Victorian Oak Escritoire Desk Oriental Tapestry Laptop Work Table Campaign
Located in GB
We are delighted to this very rare Victorian oak Escritoire drop front desk with Oriental tapestry
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Tapestry, Oak
H 43.31 in W 22.64 in D 14.57 in
Antique 19th Century Flame Mahogany Rope Twist Abatante Secretary Desk
Located in Charlotte, NC
construction at the very top over the lockable drop down desk surface door which reveals a large black felt
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19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Marble, Brass
Swedish Karl Johan Salon/Sofa Table or Desk in West Indies Mahogany, c. 1825
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptionally fine Karl Johan salon table, sofa table or desk in beautiful West Indies mahogany
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Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Mahogany
H 30 in W 45 in D 27.25 in
Fornasetti Decorated Antique Italian Writing Desk
By Fornasetti
Located in Hudson, NY
pattern of gold and silver-colored skeleton keys. The desk features a drop down leather topped writing
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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Mahogany
French Escritoire Desk Mahogany Antique Chest
Located in Potters Bar, GB
an inner oak lined drawer.
The writing section having a drop down fall with a leather writing
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1860s Empire Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Walnut French Provincial Secretary Cabinet
Located in Portland, OR
shelves, below the base has a drop down desk surface and two doors open to one shelf . The curvaceous
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Glass, Walnut
ANTiQUE RESTORED GAINSBOROUGH HAND DYED WHISKY BROWN LEATHER OFFICE DESK CHAIR
Located in GB
England circa 1900 fully restored Whisky brown leather Gainsborough carver desk armchair
Please note the
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 40.56 in W 23.63 in D 29.14 in
19th Century Sheraton Revival Satinwood Writing Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century Sheraton revival satinwood and inlaid writing desk / cabinet attributed to Edwards
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1880s British Sheraton Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Satinwood
Queen Anne Period Oak Slant-Top English Desk
Located in Port Chester, NY
A country late 17th century bureau from England, in wonderful condition for its age. The desk has a
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1690s English Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Oak
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. “Bonheur Du Jour” Desk, Signed Roux Et Cie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cie. The drop front desk is raised by most elegant square tapered legs with striking foliate topie
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
H 50.75 in W 43.25 in D 14.25 in
Early 19th Century Original Folk Art Painted Tall Cabinet Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
interior desk is painted green and holds 8 drawers and the drop down desk top. Please enlarge photos to
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Paint, Wood
French Mid 19th Century Transitional St. Kingwood, Marble, and Ormolu Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
marble secretary desk. The desk is raised by fine cabriole legs with elegant pieced foliate ormolu sabots
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19th Century French Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
H 47.5 in W 29.75 in D 14.25 in
Viennese enamel bureau cabinet, circa 1880
Located in Brighton, Sussex
decorated with further panels, the rectangular hinged drop-down panel opening to an interior of two short
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19th Century Austrian Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Enamel
Important William iv circa 1830 Pembroke Extending Table Exquisite Carved Timber
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
it would have most certainly been cut down over the years
Desk dimensions
Height:- 72cm
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19th Century English William IV Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Hardwood
H 28.35 in W 22.45 in D 41.34 in
Antique Oak Secretary Bureau, Denmark circa 1800-40
Located in Round Top, TX
along the mid-section and half columns at sides adds a decorative touch to the drop down desk.
The
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Early 19th Century Danish Country Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
the slant-front drop down desk surface, this particular example features the classic torchere
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Brass
Antique 1780s George III English Oak Bureau
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
Drop down front with 5 small drawers and 9 pigeon holes in desk bureau, 4 larger drawers comes with
Category
18th Century Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Oak
Swedish Scriban
Located in Washington, DC
A white painted 19th century, Swedish scriban with several drawers and pockets with drop down front.
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Mid-19th Century European Gustavian Antique Drop Down Desk
Materials
Wood
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Antique Drop Down Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique drop down desk for your home. An antique drop down desk — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique drop down desk 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 drop down desk, those designed in Georgian, Victorian and Empire styles are of considerable interest. Ross & Co. Dublin, Wooton Desk Co. and Edwards and Roberts each produced at least one beautiful antique drop down desk that is worth considering.
How Much is a Antique Drop Down Desk?
The average selling price for an antique drop down desk at 1stDibs is $4,480, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $54,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Drop Down Desk
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A drop-front desk is usually called a secretary. Other names for this type of desk include writing cabinet, fall-front desk and secrétaire à abattant. The name secretary can be traced back to the 18th century when estate secretaries used the drop-front desks as workstations for paying bills and reconciling accounts. On 1stDibs, find a range of secretary desks.
- What are antique desks called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What 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 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An 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, 2022A 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023While you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, the best way to identify an antique drop leaf table is to work with a certified appraiser. Trusted online venues and search engines can be helpful when conducting research on a specific collectible, piece of jewelry, art work or other item about which you may have questions, but qualified professionals, such as an antiques dealer or an appraiser at an auction house, have the knowledge and experience needed to make more accurate identifications. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To 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, 2021An 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, 2022A 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 3, 2023In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.
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