What are green desk lamps called?

The desk lamps with the green shade are called banker’s lamps. Banker’s lamps are green because it is believed the color helps to encourage concentration and is mentally soothing. It is also said that green helps with eye strain. You can shop a selection of banker’s lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What are antique desks called?

What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.

What is an antique Davenport desk?

An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What's the difference between an antique desk and a vintage desk?

Antique desks are generally 100 years or older, while vintage desks are at least 20 years old and often reflect a specific design era.

How do I know if my antique roll top desk?

A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.

How much is my antique secretary desk worth?

An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.

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

To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.

What's the difference between a general antique desk and a mid-century modern desk?

Any desk at least 20 years old falls under this broader category, while a mid-century modern desk specifically features the tapered legs and clean lines of 1940s-1960s design.

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Mahogany Green Leather

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Green Inkwell

Fine Antique Victorian Original Stamped Edward & Roberts Green Desk Office Chair

$1,893Sale Price|20% Off

$710

Zsolnay Pecs Green Eosin Iridescent Glazed Deer Mounted Desk Stand

By Zsolnay

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A rare and unusual Hungarian art nouveau art pottery desk stand mounted with deer and decorated in eosin iridescent green glazes dating from around 1900.

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Early 1900s Hungarian Art Nouveau Antique Green Desk

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18th Century French Louis XIII Style Barley Twist Desk with Green Leather Top

$4,950

18th Century French Louis XIII Style Barley Twist Desk with Green Leather Top

Located in Birmingham, AL

A fine 18th century carved French Louis XIII style bureau plat or desk handcrafted of solid oak by skilled Breton artisans, circa 1730s.

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18th Century French Louis XIII Antique Green Desk

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Oak

Victorian Oak Revolving Spindleback Desk Chair With Racing Green Leather Seat

$2,934

$1,295 / set

$5,410Sale Price|20% Off

$14,625Sale Price|25% Off

$2,759

Victorian Pedestal Desk Antique Mahogany 1870

Located in Potters Bar, GB

The top of the desk having a green leather writing surface (replacement) with hand applied gilt and blind tooling.

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1870s Victorian Antique Green Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Tiffany Studios Zodiac Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter

$1,395

Tiffany Studios Zodiac Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of antique Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac with a custom green leather desk pad By Tiffany Studios (blotter...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Green Desk

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Bronze

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Green Slant Top Scribes Desk

Unavailable

H 37 in W 28.5 in D 23.25 in

Green Slant Top Scribes Desk

Located in Boston, MA

Slant top green painted pine scribes desk. The desk opens to an adjustable height and has multiple drawers and shelves for storage, including a lift-up compartment hidden in the desk.

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19th Century French Antique Green Desk

Materials

Paint, Wood

Black Ebonized French Empire Desk with Green Leather Writing Surface

Unavailable

H 31.01 in W 59.06 in D 31.3 in

Black Ebonized French Empire Desk with Green Leather Writing Surface

Located in Antwerp, BE

Black ebonized French Empire desk with green leather writing surface .There are additional pull-out writing surfaces on each side, both with matching green leather inset surfaces.

Early 20th Century Mahogany Desk

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 47.25 in

Early 20th Century Mahogany Desk

Located in Brussels, BE

Early 20th century mahogany desk with its green colored leather top.

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Green Desk

Marble, Ormolu

Rene Lalique Statuette drapee cachet clear & frosted with green staining C1919

Unavailable

Unavailable

H 10.5 in W 5.5 in D 12.5 in

A 1910 Rembrandt Table or Desk Lamp with Green Cased Glass Shade

By Rembrandt Lamp Company

Located in San Francisco, CA

The Rembrandt Lamp Company made a wide variety of lamps but with one consistent theme: top quality! Their lamps were designed with variation and innovation in mind; and the best mat...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Green Desk

Vintage Desk Light by Erpe, Belgium, 1930s

Unavailable

H 16.54 in W 6.7 in D 13.78 in

Vintage Desk Light by Erpe, Belgium, 1930s

By Erpé

Located in Ulft, Gelderland

Size of this vintage Erpe desk light mint green Measures: 17 x 35 x 42 cm.

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Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Green Desk

Materials

Metal

Chrome Art Deco Modernist Desk Table Lamp Lacquered Articulated Lighting French

Unavailable

H 16.54 in W 14.97 in D 21.26 in

Chrome Art Deco Modernist Desk Table Lamp Lacquered Articulated Lighting French

By Eileen Gray

Located in Dorking, Surrey

Chrome-plated with green lacquered metal shade desk lamp. This is a heavy and quality lamp, hence why there is little pitting after all these years.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Green Desk

Materials

Metal, Other, Chrome

Antique English Green Leather Library Armchair on Castors, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 26.78 in D 25.6 in

Antique English Green Leather Library Armchair on Castors, 19th Century

Located in Ely, GB

A Good Quality Antique English Mahogany & Green Leather Library / Desk Chair on Brass Castors, circa 19th Century.

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1850s British Victorian Antique Green Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Dutch mahogany and curly maple clerk’s cabinet

Unavailable

Dutch mahogany and curly maple clerk’s cabinet

Located in Kenilworth, IL

The cabinet is capped by a dentilated mahogany cornice. The desk surface is green wool baize, replacing the original.

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19th Century Dutch Antique Green Desk

Marianne Brandt No. 15 "Kandem Table Lamp" in Enameled Metal, 1928

Unavailable

$1,352Sale Price|20% Off

$5,673

H 31.25 in W 71.75 in D 34.25 in

Mid 19th century original paint Swedish pine dining table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 19th century original paint Swedish pine bakers table circa 1850. We are pleased to offer this beautiful Swedish bakers table which offers many possibilities for use around the ...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Green Desk

Materials

Pine, Paint

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$3,107

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1930s Antique Mahogany Campaign Desk by N. Norman Ltd., England

By N. Norman Ltd.

Located in Den Haag, NL

A beathiful mahogany freestanding pedestal campaign desk. Three piece .The flame mahogany cross banded top retaining the Green leather writing surface with blind & gold tooling....

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Lovely Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk

$2,529

H 28.75 in W 48.43 in D 21.66 in

Lovely Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sake this stunning XX Century Mahogany Military Style Pedestal Brass Bound Pedestal Desk, leather top, three top drawers, flanking pedestals, three drawers wi...

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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Antique Green Desk

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Brass

FULLY RESTORED MILITARY CAMPAIGN TWIN PEDESTAL DESK WiTH BROWN LEATHER TOP

$3,313

$2,542Sale Price|20% Off

H 30.32 in W 47.64 in D 23.04 in

Vintage Restored Harrods Kennedy Brown Leather Military Campaign Pedestal Desk

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage, Harrods London retailed, REH Kennedy made, Military Campaign twin pedestal partners desk with brown leather writing surface ...

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20th Century English Campaign Antique Green Desk

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Brass

Antique Yew Wood Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk

$2,130

H 28.75 in W 48.04 in D 21.26 in

Antique Yew Wood Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk

Located in London, GB

A top quality antique yew wood military campaign style pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s. It is very well made, with a useful and smart design...

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1950s British Campaign Antique Green Desk

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Brass

Fully Restored Harrods Kennedy Brown Leather Military Campaign Pedestal Desk

$2,650Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.93 in W 47.84 in D 20.87 in

Fully Restored Harrods Kennedy Brown Leather Military Campaign Pedestal Desk

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage, Harrods London retailed, REH Kennedy made, Military Campaign twin pedestal partners desk with hand dyed, cigar brown leather w...

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20th Century English Campaign Antique Green Desk

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Brass

Stunning Starbay Rochefort Campaign Style Pedestal Desk

$2,975

H 30.71 in W 52.76 in D 27.56 in

Stunning Starbay Rochefort Campaign Style Pedestal Desk

Located in Crawley, GB

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Antique Green Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique green desk you’re looking for. An antique green desk — often made from wood, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique green desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique green desk, those designed in Victorian, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique green desk over the years, but those crafted by Verdelite, Baccarat and Emeralite are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Green Desk?

Prices for an antique green desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $245 and can go as high as $160,086, while the average can fetch as much as $2,400.

Questions About Antique Green Desk

What are green desk lamps called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The desk lamps with the green shade are called banker’s lamps. Banker’s lamps are green because it is believed the color helps to encourage concentration and is mentally soothing. It is also said that green helps with eye strain. You can shop a selection of banker’s lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What are antique desks called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
What is an antique Davenport desk?
2 Answers
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
What's the difference between an antique desk and a vintage desk?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Antique desks are generally 100 years or older, while vintage desks are at least 20 years old and often reflect a specific design era.
How do I know if my antique roll top desk?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
How much is my antique secretary desk worth?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
How do I know if my roll top desk is antique?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
What's the difference between a general antique desk and a mid-century modern desk?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Any desk at least 20 years old falls under this broader category, while a mid-century modern desk specifically features the tapered legs and clean lines of 1940s-1960s design.