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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
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Early Desks

Materials

Oak

Early American Raise Top School Desk
Located in Sheffield, MA
An American raise top school desk with great aged wear. Make a wonderful stand for an entry hallway
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Early 20th Century North American American Classical Antique Early Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Early American Raise Top School Desk
Early American Raise Top School Desk
H 30 in W 20.25 in D 19.75 in
Early 20th Century Leather Top Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century leather top mahogany desk circa 1910. Original red leather writing surface
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Early 20th Century Swedish Georgian Antique Early Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Early 20th Century Leather Top Desk
Early 20th Century Leather Top Desk
H 29.5 in W 52 in D 32.25 in
Beautiful English Desk, Light Mahogany , Early 20th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful English desk, light mahogany 19th century Classic English desk with real leather top
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Early 20th Century English Antique Early Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Early 20th C. Louis XVI Petite Desk/ Writing Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
A wonderful early 20th Century French Louis XVI style writing desk in ebonized black finish
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Early Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Period early 19th century Regency Mahogany Partners desk. Drawers on both sides. Great proportion
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Early Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th century satinwood sheraton revival desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century satinwood sheraton revival desk circa 1910. Fine quality petit sheraton revival
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Early 20th Century English Sheraton Antique Early Desks

Materials

Leather, Satinwood

Early 20th Century French Empire Style Roll-Top Desk
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century French Empire style roll-top desk French, early 20th century Dimensions
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Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Early Desks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Jacobean Oak Desk / Library Table Early 20th Century
Located in Fulton, CA
Early 20th century oak library table / desk / refectory table with fanned inlay detail. Bold, over
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Early 20th Century English Jacobean Antique Early Desks

Materials

Oak

Rare Early American Country Pyrography Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A rare, one-of-a-kind antique American folk decorated desk with beautifully aged distressed patina
Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Early Desks

Materials

Wood

Early George III Walnut Kneehole Desk
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An early George III walnut kneehole desk, the shaped rectangular top quarter veneered with re
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1760s English George III Antique Early Desks

Materials

Walnut

Early George III Walnut Kneehole Desk
Early George III Walnut Kneehole Desk
H 30.5 in W 30.25 in D 18.75 in
Early 20th Century French Two-Drawer Office Desk
Located in Marbella, ES
Early 20th century French two-drawer office desk.  
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Early Desks

Early 20th Century French Two-Drawer Office Desk
Early 20th Century French Two-Drawer Office Desk
H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 33.08 in
Early Rare Kem Weber Petite Desk for Lloyd
By Kem Weber
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Rare Kem Weber Petite desk for Lloyd early Label attached.
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Early Desks

Materials

Chrome

Early Rare Kem Weber Petite Desk for Lloyd
Early Rare Kem Weber Petite Desk for Lloyd
H 29.75 in W 33.5 in D 20.5 in
Very Fine Early 20th Century Desk Labelled Waring and Gillow
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine early 20th Century nine drawer desk, labelled 'Waring and Gillow'. The moulded top of
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Early 20th Century English Antique Early Desks

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century English Fruitwood & Leather Desk Chair
Located in Wembley, GB
A fruitwood bow-back desk chair with cream leather upholstered seat. English, early 20C. Patinated
Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Early Desks

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

Early 19th Century Swedish Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century Swedish desk chair with original paints in a duck egg grey. Upholstered in
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Early 19th Century Scandinavian Neoclassical Antique Early Desks

Materials

Fruitwood

Early 19th Century Swedish Desk Chair
Early 19th Century Swedish Desk Chair
H 35.83 in W 22.45 in D 21.26 in
Reception Desk Larch Glass Vinyl Italy Early '900
Located in Milano, IT
Reception desk, larch wood, decorated glass on the front and on one side, vinyl material on the top
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Early Desks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early 20th Century Viennese Secession oak writing desk
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This luxurious-looking Art Nouveau writing desk was made in about 1910 in the former Austria
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Early Desks

Materials

Metal

Early 19th Century Catalan Writing Desk or Console Table
Located in Houston, TX
Early 19th century Catalan writing desk or console table. Hand-carved in pine circa 1790-1829 in
Category

Early 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Early Desks

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Vintage Boho French Distressed Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Boho writing desk. Made in France and the perfect amount of patina from the
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Early 20th Century American Antique Early Desks

Materials

Metal

Early 20th-Century Neoclassical Writing Desk Inlaid with Brass
Located in Opole, PL
Early 20th-Century Neoclassical Writing Desk Inlaid with Brass We present you a Neoclassical
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Antique Early Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table / Desk W/ Drawer Early 19th C
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-7/8" Depth - 24-1/4" Height - 27-1/4" Early 19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table
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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Early Desks

Materials

Fruitwood

Early 19th Century English Desk
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Early 19th century English desk.
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Early Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Early 19th Century English Desk
Early 19th Century English Desk
H 44 in W 46.25 in D 21 in
Early 19th century French Mahogany Empire Desk
Located in Troy, NY
Stately Empire desk on four monopodia legs painted a dark verdis gris, joined by two stretchers
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19th Century French Empire Antique Early Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Rare Early 19th Century American Baltimore Federal Parcel Gilt Writing Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine and rare early 19th century American Baltimore Federal painted writing table with
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Early Desks

Materials

Brass

Chinese Red Lacquer Early 20th Century Two Drawer Desk with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese red lacquer desk from the early 20th century, with two drawers and brass hardware
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Early Desks

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Swedish Carved Wood Desk Table with Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish desk table with sliding top from the early 19th century. This antique table from Sweden
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19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Early Desks

Materials

Metal

Early 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Campaign Officers Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most unusual Federal period mahogany campaign field desk from the early 19th century
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Early Desks

Materials

Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar

Early 1900's Antique Venetian, Burled, Walnut, Mirrored, Secretary / Desk!!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Secretary, Venetian, Burled, Walnut, Mirrored Doors, Desk, early 1900s, 20th
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Early 20th Century Italian Other Antique Early Desks

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Brushed Steel And Marble Writing Desk Vanity
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, industrial, brushed steel desk features a contrasting white marble top with
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Early Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Steel

Large and Impressive Early 20th Century Mahogany Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A large and impressive early 20th century mahogany desk, the moulded edge top having a green
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Early Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th C. Chippendale Style Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th century Chippendale Style Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Secretary Desk. 4 dovetailed
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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Early Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Modernist Steel and Glass Desk, French Early-Mid 20th Century
By Le Corbusier
Located in London, GB
A sculptural statement desk in patinated black enamelled steel, with new floating frosted glass top
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Early 20th Century French Modern Antique Early Desks

Materials

Steel

Empire Mahogany Desk Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The desk chair with carved diamond motif on crest and richly carved griffin wings above articulated
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Early Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Early 19th Century Folk Art Side Table or Desk, Scandinavia
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish or Swedish Rectangular Folk Art Table or Desk. The table has tonnes of charm, wear and tear
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Early 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Early Desks

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century Rosewood 'Collapsible' Campaign Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
An Ingenious 'Collapsible' Campaign Pedestal Desk Constructed from rosewood, each pedestal
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Early Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Louis XV Desk in Cherry Early 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful desk in Louis XV cherrywood from the beginning of the 19th century very beautiful
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Early Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XV Desk in Cherry Early 19th Century
Louis XV Desk in Cherry Early 19th Century
H 30.71 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Early 19th Century English Lap Desk on Stand with Original Leather
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 19th Century English Lap Desk on Stand with Original Leather. England, circa 1800-1830
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Early 19th Century English Antique Early Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

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
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Early 20th Century French Regency Antique Early Desks

Materials

Bronze

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 Early Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Architect's Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Architect's Desk.
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Early Desks

Materials

Wood

Early Gustav Stickley Ebonized Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts writing desk By Gustav Stickley
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Early Desks

Materials

Copper

Early 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th century mahogany pedestal desk, the moulded edge top having a brown leather writing
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1840s British Early Victorian Antique Early Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Student Pine Writing Table Slant Top Desk France, Early 20th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
French slant top desk writing table for student, circa 1950. Pine pupitre Good antique condition
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Early Desks

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Boho Arts and Crafts Mission Style Oak Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
An exceptional vintage Boho desk. A chic Mission style desk from the Arts and Crafts period
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Early 20th Century American Antique Early Desks

Materials

Brass

Early Georgian Chippendale Bureau Bookcase Desk in Carved Mahogany
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dorking, GB
-Makers Director. Ref CV111 Desk and Bookcase. This bookcase was made about 1770 from early and heavy
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Late 17th Century English Georgian Antique Early Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Pair Early 20th C English Ebonised Side Desks with Marble Tops
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1900 pair of English writing desks with single locking center drawer and newly ebonised
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Early 20th Century English Antique Early Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Early 19th Century Empire Greek Vanity or Ladies' Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
An early 19th century gilt bronze and walnut veneer ladies desk or dressing table or vanity, with a
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1810s French Empire Antique Early Desks

Materials

Bronze

Empire Solid Mahogany Desk Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Empire mahogany desk chair or fauteuil de bureau.
Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Early Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Swedish antique rustic Gustavian Desk with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
Early 19th century Swedish Gustavian antique rustic desk from Umeå Västerbotten, Northern Sweden
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Early Desks

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Carved Walnut Desk or Dining Table with Three Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
The 19th century Spanish Renaissance walnut desk is a splendid example of the breed, with classical
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Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Antique Early Desks

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century French Empire Period Bureau a Cylindre Gentleman's Desk
Located in Forney, TX
hand-crafted in France, most likely Parisian work, dating to the early 19th century, the large antique
Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Early Desks

Materials

Bronze

French Sculptural Baroque Style Desk in Stained Pine, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A fabolous french baroque style freestanding desk in solid stained pined. Finely handcrafted in the
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Antique Early Desks

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century British Davenport Desk in the Manner of Gillows
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING Early 19C British Rosewood Davenport Desk in the Manner of
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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Early Desks

Materials

Hardwood

Tiffany Studios Bronze Desk Blotter Ends Early 20th Century
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of bronze "Zodiac" desk blotter ends by Tiffany Studios. Early 1900's. Excellent original
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Early 20th Century American Antique Early Desks

Materials

Bronze

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 Early Desks

Materials

Tapestry, Oak

Danish Art Nouveau, Dining / Desk Table made in Oak, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Introducing a striking rectangular dining or desk table that summarizes the essence of Danish Art
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Early Desks

Materials

Oak

Mahogany Desk
Located in Westport, CT
Black leather panels.
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Early Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mahogany Desk
Mahogany Desk
H 30.38 in W 53 in D 29 in
Leather-covered Desk Dish with Smoking Accessories from the early 20th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Leather-covered Desk Dish with charming Smoking Accessories from the early 20th Century. Made in
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Early Desks

Materials

Steel

Leather-covered Desk dish with charming dog from the early 20th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Leather-covered Desk Dish with charming dog from the early 20th Century. Made in Austria by J
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Early Desks

Materials

Steel

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Antique Early Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique early desks for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique early desks — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. Antique early desks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Georgian and Industrial antique early desks are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique early desks over the years, but those made by Tiffany Studios, L.C. Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc and Stickley Brothers are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Early Desks?

Prices for antique early desks start at $55 and top out at $79,977 with the average selling for $2,075.
Questions About Antique Early Desks
  • 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.