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Quality Antique French Mahogany Fold Down Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique French mahogany fold down desk having the original pretty brass gallery, two glazed
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19th Century French Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Other
French 19th Century Barley Twist Fold Down Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
fine desk, folding down to an interior fitted with nine storage areas. The top of the desk slides
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Leather, Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
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 Folding Down Desk
Materials
Walnut
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 Folding Down Desk
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
Late 18th Century Swedish Secretary Cabinet with Historic Paint
Located in South Salem, NY
. This rustic cabinet retains its historic paint--a soft blue faded beautifully with age. Fold-down desk
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Brass
Massive European Antique Wooten Style Case Desk Cabinet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
doors is a fold down desk and tons of mail slots and cubbies.
The cabinet is being sold as found in
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19th Century Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Oak
Cylinder Desk, Victorian Period, Flamed Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Magnificent English made cylinder desk in flamed mahogany, Victorian period.
Period : 19th
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19th Century English Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Kneehole Architects Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique Victorian quality figured mahogany kneehole architects desk having a quality
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Other
H 34.45 in W 54.53 in D 26.78 in
17th Century William and Mary Walnut Escritoire Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
fold down writing leather lined writing surface, opening to reveal a series of smaller drawers and
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17th Century English William and Mary Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Walnut
18th Century French Cherrywood 'Bureau de Pente' Slant Top Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Larger than the typical Louis XV writing desk, this cherrywood bureau de pente was hand-carved in
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Brass
WMF German Jugendstil Brass Roller Desk Blotter
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish German Jugendstil brass roller desk blotter by renowned makers WMF (Württembergische
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Brass, Steel
Kodak No 2 Folding Pocket Brownie Model B 120 Roll Film Camera USA 1909
By Eastman Kodak
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Kodak No 2 Folding Pocket Brownie Model B 120 Roll Film Camera USA 1909
The No 2 Folding Pocket
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Leather, Glass
Oak Writing Desk, circa 1860
Located in Evergreen, CO
face of this desk folds up rather than down. This enables the user to reach the nine small drawers
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Oak
A Small English 18th Century Oak Secretaire Kneehole Desk
Located in Skipton, GB
drawers and a fold down writing surface. The desk is in original condition only having the handles
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Brass
Dutch Rococo Bombe Marquetry Inlaid Drop Front Desk / Secretary
Located in New York, NY
, with the slant front folds down to create a desk surface with a green leather inset in front of a
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Late 18th Century Dutch Biedermeier Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Wood
Gillows of Lancaster attri., Gothic Revival Oak Architect's Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster. A rare Gothic Revival architect's folding desk. The top has
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Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Oak
Antique Georgian Bureau, Oak Desk, Writing Table, Scotland 1800, H163
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Georgian Bureau, oak desk, writing table, Scotland 1800, H163
Scotland 1800
Solid oak
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Early 1800s Scottish Georgian Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Oak
19th C Antique Military Campaign English Traveling Writing Desk Tompson Patent
Located in Atlanta, GA
fold out writing area. The campaign desk features an ornate brass escutcheon on the top lid engraved
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
No Reserve
H 15.5 in W 20 in D 19.5 in
Antique Fine Quality Small Georgian Revival Satin Birch Writing Table Desk
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality small Georgian revival satin birch and mahogany writing table desk C1920
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1920s Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Wood
H 45.67 in W 25.99 in D 15.75 in
French Napoleon III Rosewood Pedestal Desk with Pull Out Secretary, circa 1865
Located in Miami, FL
This exceptional desk with secretaire dating from 1865, during the time of Napoleon III, Emperor of
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Rosewood
H 50.75 in W 57.5 in D 28 in
Antique Victorian Traveling Desk Birds Eye Maple Writing Slope Edwards Roberts
Located in Dublin, Ireland
has a folding slit, however it does not warrant replacing as it looks too good. Box closes firmly with
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Brass
H 6.5 in W 13 in D 10.75 in
Antique Pewter Inlaid Burl Amboyne Coromandel Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
writing fabric area which has evidence of use with the central folding hinged area has some splitting in
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Brass
H 6.25 in W 16 in D 9.75 in
Antique French Gilt Bronze and Mahogany Bonheur du Jour
Located in London, GB
from a selection of high quality materials. This type of writing desk was first introduced in France in
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Ormolu
16th Century Spanish Walnut Writing Table, Circa 1580
Located in Brugge, BE
consists of an unusual locking system for the metal supports, which would have made it easier to fold the
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Louis Philippe St. Crouch Mahogany Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
spiral beaded design. The two faux drawers fold down to reveal a writing surface with its original green
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Ormolu
Antique English Novelty Equestrian Inkwell, Horse, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
stands on four horse hoof legs. The folding handle is in the form of a stirrup, once this is folded down
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Brass
French Walnut Burr Campaign Writing Slope Brass Inlay 19th C
By Napoléon III
Located in Cheltenham, GB
lidded compartment and two glass inkwells. The sloped front then folds down to reveal an original light
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Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Three Bottle Tantalus & Games Compendium 19th C
Located in London, GB
are three silver plated coasters.
The fold down section is fitted with a useful silver plated serving
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1880s Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Georgian Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins, St Martins Lane
Located in Northampton, GB
by pressing the middle lock keep forward with your thumb, once done it springs open so you can fold
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Late 18th Century British Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Brass
18th Century Carved Cherrywood Commode Scriban from Bordeaux, France
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful example of a period Louis XV writing desk, this cherrywood commode scriban was hand
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Wood, Cherry
H 42.875 in W 46.5 in D 23.75 in
Early 20th-Century Scriban in Chinese Lacquer
Located in NICE, FR
chest of drawers featuring five drawers arranged in four rows. Above it, there's a slanted writing desk
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Early 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Italian Empire Writing Table in Mahogany with Marquetry
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome Italian Empire desk or sofa table in mahogany with fold-down leaves, and resting over
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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Petite Secrétaire
Located in Malibu, CA
piece has gorgeous patina. It’s missing the original hinged fold-down drawer. Since the metal pulls are
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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Fruitwood
George II Parcel-Gilt Scarlet-Japanned Chinoiserie Table Clock by William Creak
Located in Palm Desert, CA
brass fold-down handle flanked by four vase-shaped finials as well as a foliate engraved backplate. The
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Brass
H 20.5 in W 11 in D 7 in
Italian Rococo Oyster Burl Secretary Cabinet / Desk
Located in New York, NY
Italian Rococo secretary desk / cabinet with an upper door that folds down to reveal a writing
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Northern Swedish Antique Pine Secretary Clock Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare Swedish antique clock secretary desk made around 1820 to 1840 in northern Sweden. The desk and
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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Pine
Antique Scottish or English Campaign Butler's Desk Chest of Drawers
Located in Centennial, CO
pulls out and folds down to reveal a beautiful writing desk! The new green leather writing surface
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Early 20th Century British Campaign Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Brass
18th Century Baroque Secretary or Writing Desk in Walnut
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Exceptional Baroque secretary or writing desk, probably from southern Germany, around 1760.
The
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Nutwood, Walnut, Pine
Ancient Italian Writing Desk with Upper Cabinet, Milan, Circa 1730
Located in Milano, IT
bases to allow objects such as vases to be set atop the desk.
The angular lower part, with fold-down
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1730s Italian Baroque Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Olive, Walnut
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Desk Secretary from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
Carved in southern France, circa 1760, the fold out secretary is both stylish and functional; the
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Fall Front Desk with originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Late Gustavian fall front desk from Boden Norrbotten, Northern Sweden
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Pine
H 54.73 in W 56.7 in D 19.3 in
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Heavily Carved Oak Desk Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
functional. The writing desk is crafted from solid oak wood and stands on cabriole legs ending with sabot
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Leather, Oak
18th C. Italian Walnut Trestle Leg & Iron Stretcher Table 'or Desk'
Located in Atlanta, GA
it's history and age. The iron stretcher pieces unhook from beneath and allowing the legs to fold down
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18th Century Italian Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Iron
Antique American Empire Bachelor's Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique American empire bachelor's chest of drawers. Top drawer folds down to become a desk
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Wood
French Secretaire Cartonnier, Transition , wood leather
Located in Valladolid, ES
and the upper part ends with a desk with camel-colored leather embossed in gold. This secretaire opens
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Early 1800s French Regency Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Metal
Swedish Karl Johan Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Pull Out Secretary in Birch
Located in Miami, FL
A very handsome birch Karl Johan Biedermeier chest of drawers with a drawer front fold down
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1820s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Birch
H 41 in W 49.5 in D 20 in
George I Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular cornice over a single door with mirror, the desk section with fold down writing surface
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1720s English George I Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Chest of Drawers/ Writing Commode, AT ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
room whereby the fold-out top drawer turns this chest into a fully functional writing desk. You just
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Brass
H 36.22 in W 48.82 in D 24.8 in
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers/ Writing Commode, Austria, ca. 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
this chest into a fully functional writing desk by just opening and unlocking the fold down cherrywood
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Brass
H 37.4 in W 48.82 in D 23.23 in
Rococo Italian Bureau-Cabinet, Milan, circa 1760
Located in Milano, IT
Bureau-cabinet with fold-down writing desk
Lombardy, third quarter of the 18th century
Walnut
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1750s Italian Rococo Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Empire Secrétaire à Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
drawer, the front of the desk folds forward to reveal a work area inset with vibrant red leather detailed
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Marble, Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Carved Walnut Marquetry Secretary Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
would make a useful addition to a small library or study. The desk can be folded up quickly to create
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 58.5 in W 38 in D 16.5 in
20th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marquetry Secretary Chest with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
for books and letters. The surface of the desk is covered with a luxurious red leather top. The
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Bronze
H 55 in W 25 in D 15.5 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop Leaf Table Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
H. 77cm W. 181cm D. 114cm
The measurements shown in the listing is when the Drop Leaf are folded
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Pine
Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored
By Steinway & Sons
Located in Dayton, OH
design is repeated on the fall board, as well as the top and face of the folding section of the lid. The
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Early 20th Century American Louis XV Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Fruitwood, Rosewood
H 39.5 in W 58 in D 82 in
Secretaire à la Bourgogne, Transformation Table, Louis XV Style, 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Very rare antique desk or secretary, so-called bureau à transformation "à la Bourgogne" in Louis XV
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Bronze
H 31.11 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
Large 19th Century Victorian Breakfront Bookcase with Integral Secretaire
Located in London, GB
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Above the cupboard is a drawer like panel, with ebony inlaid pearl handles, which folds down to reveal
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Mahogany
H 90.16 in W 79.14 in D 20.08 in
French Mid-19th Century Concert Grand Piano Signed Pleyel
By Pleyel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
border, and three wonderfully carved knobs that lock the lid in place. The large impressive lid folds, to
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Ormolu
Large and Very Richly Carved 19th Century French Walnut Gothic Revival Armoire
Located in Baambrugge, NL
two adjustable shelves. The bottom part has a large drawer which can turn into a desk by simply
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Walnut
H 97.05 in W 54.14 in D 24.81 in
1930s Art Deco Raymond Patten Signed Industrial Kitchen Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
monel top folded around wooden frame, above black enameled sheet metal body, having a single frieze
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Folding Down Desk
Materials
Chrome, Enamel, Stainless Steel
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique folding down desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique folding down desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and animal skin. There are 18 variations of the antique or vintage antique folding down desk you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique folding down desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An antique folding down desk made by louis xv designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular.
How Much is a Antique Folding Down Desk?
An antique folding down desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,800, while the lowest priced sells for $795 and the highest can go for as much as $16,000.
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- 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 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 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.
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