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Victorian English Desk Chair
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Elegant Victorian, English Desk Chair from around 1850, the Oak and Mahogany Wood have a beautiful
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1850s British Antique English Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian  English Desk Chair
Victorian  English Desk Chair
H 34.26 in W 22.84 in D 25.6 in
Early 19th Century English Desk
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Early 19th century English desk.
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Early 19th Century English Antique English Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Early 19th Century English Desk
Early 19th Century English Desk
H 44 in W 46.25 in D 21 in
Mother of Pearl English Desk Inkwell
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very elegant mother of pearl English desk inkwell. In very good conditions. Perfect for a lady's
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Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique English Desks

Materials

Glass

Antique Mother of Pearl English Desk Inkwell
Mother of Pearl English Desk Inkwell
H 2.76 in W 11.23 in D 5.91 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 English Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English Desk Set Inkwell
Located in Westwood, NJ
An early English Queen Anne brass inkwell desk set with a walnut base on brass feet.
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Early 19th Century Antique English Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique English Desk Set Inkwell
English Desk Set Inkwell
H 4 in W 8.25 in D 7.125 in
Antique English Desk Set
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a clever and handsome little desk set with places for business cards, notes and photos. And
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Late 19th Century English Antique English Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique English Desk Set
Antique English Desk Set
H 9 in W 9.5 in D 8.25 in
19th Century English Desk Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English early 19th-century dark wooden desk box. Featuring a thin wide drawer with bead-shaped
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1830s English William IV Antique English Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century English Desk Box
19th Century English Desk Box
H 3 in W 9 in D 6 in
Gothic Revival English Desk of Bleached Oak with Linenfold Motifs, circa 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English bleached oak Gothic Revival desk with linenfold motifs from the first half of the 19th
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Early 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique English Desks

Materials

Wood, Oak

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 English Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique English Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's English adjustable desk lamp with ruby glass insets. Measurements: Height: 14.25
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Early 1900s English Antique English Desks

Materials

Bronze

Antique English Desk Lamp
Antique English Desk Lamp
H 14.25 in W 5.25 in D 10.5 in
Antique English Desk Table with Drawer Oak Leather Top Barley Twist Petite
Located in Tyler, TX
GORGEOUS Antique PETITE English carved oak desk or writing table with Drawer~~ Green Leather Top
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1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique English Desks

Materials

Oak

18th c. English Desk Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
a reading chair or a desk chair.
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18th Century English Antique English Desks

Materials

Walnut

18th c. English Desk Chair
18th c. English Desk Chair
H 38.5 in W 26.5 in D 26.5 in
English Campaign Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century English desk handcrafted in mahogany with a tooled leather top, three piece
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Early 19th Century English Campaign Antique English Desks

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Mahogany

English Campaign Leather Top Desk
English Campaign Leather Top Desk
H 30 in W 40.5 in D 26 in
19th Century English Desk/Side Table
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful little English side table! Lovely patina and glow, and the wood is a rich, dark
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1870s English Antique English Desks

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Hardwood

English Yew Wood Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique 19th century English desk crafted in well grain and burled yew wood, having the original
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19th Century English Georgian Antique English Desks

Materials

Yew

English Yew Wood Leather Top Desk
English Yew Wood Leather Top Desk
H 31 in W 60 in D 32 in
Antique English Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century English desk handcrafted in mahogany having a tooled black leather top
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Late 19th Century English Regency Antique English Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique English Leather Top Desk
Antique English Leather Top Desk
H 30 in W 54 in D 23.5 in
Antique English Aesthetics Movement Bamboo and Lacquer Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century English desk handcrafted in bamboo in a Japonisme form featuring lacquered
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19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique English Desks

Materials

Bamboo

19th Century Japanese Style Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A 19th Century English desk/dressing table featuring its original painted decoration in the then
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique English Desks

Materials

Ash

19th Century Japanese Style Desk
19th Century Japanese Style Desk
H 31.89 in W 45.28 in D 24.41 in
Playing Cats or Kittens, Gilded Bronze Desk Set, c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A rare and magnificent English desk set made from gilded bronze in superb condition. The set
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique English Desks

Materials

Bronze

Playing Cats or Kittens, Gilded Bronze Desk Set, c.1890
Playing Cats or Kittens, Gilded Bronze Desk Set, c.1890
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H 7 in W 4.88 in D 4.88 in
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand / Desk Standish
By Edward & John Barnard
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver inkstand / desk
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19th Century English Victorian Antique English Desks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Fine English Letter / Postal Scale in Malachite by Sampson Mordan, circa 1860
Located in Bath, GB
A very fine and rare antique English desk or letter scale, the base covered in stunning green
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1850s English Early Victorian Antique English Desks

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Malachite, Bronze

English Partner Desk, Writing Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
: We hereby confirm that the following working procedure will be carried out for the partner desk
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19th Century English Victorian Antique English Desks

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Mahogany, Leather

English Partner Desk, Writing Desk
English Partner Desk, Writing Desk
H 28.35 in W 48.04 in D 30.71 in
English Painted Oak Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small English 19th C painted oak two drawer desk. 1860. Clearance is 23 1/4". Dimensions 51
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19th Century English Victorian Antique English Desks

Materials

Oak

English Painted Oak Desk
English Painted Oak Desk
H 28.5 in W 51 in D 25.5 in
English Pine Child's Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
This desk has double exposed peg construction. Two drawers have recessed panels framed by carved
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1860s English Antique English Desks

Materials

Brass

English Pine Child's Desk
English Pine Child's Desk
H 27 in W 46.25 in D 21.38 in
19th Century English Pine Desk
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a great little English pine Desk/Side Table with a single drawer. The warm color of the
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1880s English Antique English Desks

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century English Pine Desk
19th Century English Pine Desk
H 30 in W 34 in D 20 in
1920's English Pine Desk
Located in Houston, TX
The 1920s English Pine Desk exudes timeless charm with its elegant craftsmanship and functional
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1920s English Modern Antique English Desks

Materials

Wood, Pine

1920's English Pine Desk
1920's English Pine Desk
H 30.5 in W 44.5 in D 23 in
English Partner Desk, Writing Desk 1870, Mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
Massive mahogany teilweise furniert. Balusterförmige Tischbeine. Beidseitig profilierter 2 Schübiger Zargenkasten, gering überstehende Tischplatte. Schreibfläche mit außergewöhnliche...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique English Desks

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Leather, Mahogany

English Lap Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful Early 19th century rosewood lap desk. Made in England, circa 1830. Has brass corners and
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Early 19th Century English Antique English Desks

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Rosewood

English Lap Desk
English Lap Desk
H 6 in W 15.75 in D 10 in
19thC English Pine Writing Desk
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 19thC English pine writing desk Measures: W119 x D73 x H68cm.
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19th Century Antique English Desks

Materials

Pine

19thC English Pine Writing Desk
19thC English Pine Writing Desk
H 26.78 in W 46.86 in D 28.75 in
English Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in New York, NY
English Georgian style (19th Century) mahogany kneehole desk with bronze ram heads & trim and
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19th Century British Georgian Antique English Desks

Materials

Bronze

English Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
English Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
H 31.25 in W 70 in D 39.5 in
English Chippendale Rosewood Table Desk
Located in New York, NY
19th century English Chippendale style rosewood double pedestal table desk with 2 drawers and brown
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19th Century English Chippendale Antique English Desks

Materials

Rosewood

English Chippendale Rosewood Table Desk
English Chippendale Rosewood Table Desk
H 29.25 in W 49 in D 24.5 in
English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Desk
Located in New York, NY
19th Century English Chinese Chippendale style mahogany 6 cluster legged desk with carved lattice
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19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique English Desks

Materials

Mahogany

English Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
19th century English partners desk hand crafted in mahogany with a tooled leather top and brass
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19th Century English Georgian Antique English Desks

Materials

Mahogany

English Leather Top Partners Desk
English Leather Top Partners Desk
H 32 in W 54 in D 38.5 in
English Chippendale Mahogany Table Desk
Located in New York, NY
18th-19th century English Chippendale style mahogany table desk with a serpentine shaped front and
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Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique English Desks

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Leather, Mahogany

English Chippendale Mahogany Table Desk
English Chippendale Mahogany Table Desk
H 31.75 in W 50 in D 27.25 in
English Regency Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
19th century English Regency style mahogany writing table (desk) with inset green leather top above
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Late 19th Century English Regency Antique English Desks

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Leather, Mahogany

English Regency Style Satinwood Desk
Located in New York, NY
English Regency style (circa 1850s) gilt metal mounted satinwood desk with inset brown leather top
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Late 19th Century British Regency Antique English Desks

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Leather, Satinwood

English Regency Style Satinwood Desk
English Regency Style Satinwood Desk
H 29.5 in W 51.25 in D 26.5 in
English Regency Mahogany Table Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in New York, NY
English Regency (circa 1830) mahogany table desk with 3 beaded opposing drawers over a leather top
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19th Century British Regency Antique English Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English 19th Century Writing Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
We love the design of this simple yet sophisticated mahogany desk! There is no storage in this desk
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19th Century English Other Antique English Desks

Materials

Mahogany

English 19th Century Writing Desk
English 19th Century Writing Desk
H 28.63 in W 47.88 in D 23.5 in
19th Century English Walnut Desk
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A charming walnut desk. Made in England in the late 19th century. Lovely patine throughout
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1890s British Victorian Antique English Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Walnut Desk
19th Century English Walnut Desk
H 30.32 in W 47.64 in D 25.6 in
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 English Desks

Materials

Lacquer

18th Century English Chinoiserie Table Desk
18th Century English Chinoiserie Table Desk
H 11.75 in W 18.75 in D 19.5 in
English Decorative Chinoiserie Bureau Writing Desk
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1900 English decorative chinoiserie bureau writing desk - Bonheur Du Jour. Great colour
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Early 1900s English Antique English Desks

Materials

Hardwood

English Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Desk
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in New York, NY
English Chinese Chippendale style (19th Century) mahogany 6 cluster legged desk with carved lattice
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19th Century Chinese Chippendale Antique English Desks

Materials

Mahogany

English Georgian Style Mahogany Architects Desk
Located in New York, NY
English Georgian style (19th Century) mahogany architects desk.
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19th Century English Georgian Antique English Desks

Materials

Mahogany

English Bamboo Desk or Writing Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming 19th century three drawer desk featuring leather panels on top, foldout writing shelf
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19th Century English Victorian Antique English Desks

Materials

Bamboo

English Regency Lacquered Chinoiserie Partners Desk
Located in New York, NY
English Regency style red lacquered chinoiserie decorated knee hole partners desk with green
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique English Desks

Materials

Leather, Lacquer

English Sheraton Mahogany Kneehole Partners Desk
Located in New York, NY
19th century English Sheraton style light mahogany kneehole partners desk with oval leather top and
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19th Century English Sheraton Antique English Desks

Materials

Mahogany

English Georgian Burl Walnut Kneehole Desk
Located in New York, NY
English Georgian style (18/19th Century) burl walnut kneehole desk with 9 drawers.
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19th Century Georgian Antique English Desks

Materials

Walnut, Burl

English Adam Satinwood Carlton House Desk
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in New York, NY
19th century English Adam style satinwood Carlton House design desk with painted floral decorative
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19th Century English Adam Style Antique English Desks

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Leather, Satinwood

English Georgian Mahogany Architects Table Desk
Located in New York, NY
English Georgian mahogany architects table desk with a double hinged adjustable top with a fitted
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Early 1800s British Georgian Antique English Desks

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Felt, Mahogany

English Mahogany Campaign Desk. Circa 1790
Located in Hollywood, SC
English mahogany folding campaign desk with fitted leather interior consisting of document pouch
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18th Century and Earlier British Antique English Desks

English Mahogany Campaign Desk. Circa 1790
English Mahogany Campaign Desk. Circa 1790
H 30.75 in W 24.25 in D 23.75 in
19th Century English Oak Partners Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th century oak partners desk with its original tooled red leather writing surface on top
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19th Century English Country Antique English Desks

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Oak Partners Desk
19th Century English Oak Partners Desk
H 29.14 in W 54.73 in D 36.23 in
Small Lady's Desk, English Regency 1830
Located in Belmont, MA
This beautiful small lady's desk comes from England and was made during the Regency period around
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1820s English Restauration Antique English Desks

Materials

Kingwood

Small Lady's Desk, English Regency 1830
Small Lady's Desk, English Regency 1830
H 27.17 in W 27.17 in D 16.54 in
English 19th Century Mahogany Kingwood Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is an elegant, 19th century, circa 1850, inlaid writing desk. Inlay graces every surface of
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19th Century English Directoire Antique English Desks

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Mahogany, Kingwood

Antique English Chippendale Mahogany Desk circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Chippendale Mahogany Desk circa 1880
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1880s English Antique English Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Victorian Mahogany Desk circa 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique English Victorian Mahogany Desk circa 1880 Solid mahogany wood, with numerous drawers and
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique English Desks

Materials

Brass

Fine English 19th Century Mahogany Secretary-Desk
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine English table with a "hidden" writing desk/ secretary opening via three articulated
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Late 19th Century British Edwardian Antique English Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Wooden Desk with Reading Stand
Located in London, GB
Antique English wooden desk with reading stand Beautifully carved from wood, this Victorian
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19th Century English Victorian Antique English Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique English Wooden Desk with Reading Stand
Antique English Wooden Desk with Reading Stand
H 27.56 in W 38.59 in D 18.12 in
A 19th Century English Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A nineteenth century English mahogany kneehole desk. Two drawers and kneehole flanked by two
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Late 19th Century Antique English Desks

Materials

Mahogany

English/Irish Georgian Style Mahogany Table Desk
Located in New York, NY
English/Irish Georgian style (19th Century) mahogany table desk with carved lion heads on legs with
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19th Century British Georgian Antique English Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English 19th Century Pine Auctioneer’s Cash Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is a simple English 19th century pine shop counter from an auctioneer in Alsace! Complete with
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19th Century English Other Antique English Desks

Materials

Pine

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Antique English Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique English desks for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, all antique English desks available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique English desks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique English desks bearing Victorian or Georgian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique English desks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Maple & Co., Hobbs & Co. and Crisford & Norris are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique English Desks?

Prices for antique English desks start at $2 and top out at $175,000 with the average selling for $3,490.
Questions About Antique English 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 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.