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19 Century Italian Secretary Cabinet Desk
19 Century Italian Secretary Cabinet Desk

19 Century Italian Secretary Cabinet Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A handsome and unique Italian secretary with a fold out and supported desk, 5 drawers, two thin

Category

19th Century Italian Regency Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Brass

Chinese Export Lap Desk on Later Stand
Chinese Export Lap Desk on Later Stand

Chinese Export Lap Desk on Later Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

A 19th century Chinese export lacquered traveling desk decorated overall with figures in a garden

Category

1880s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Canton Black Laquered Desk Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Canton Black Laquered Desk Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Canton Black Laquered Desk Cabinet

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Stunning quality Chinese export desk, circa 1830. Main feature is the rare alabaster doors

Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Lacquer

Lajos Kozma Desk Chairs
Lajos Kozma Desk Chairs

Lajos Kozma Desk Chairs

By Lajos Kozma

Located in Roma, Lazio

Desk chair black lacquered attributed to Lajos Kozma. Particular its design.

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Japanese Writing Box Travel Desk
Early 20th Century Japanese Writing Box Travel Desk

Early 20th Century Japanese Writing Box Travel Desk

Located in Forney, TX

A scarce antique, circa 1900, Japanese black lacquered wood writing slope / travel desk / document

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Campaign Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Wood

19th c. Chinoiserie Lap Desk
19th c. Chinoiserie Lap Desk

19th c. Chinoiserie Lap Desk

Located in New Orleans, LA

Lacquered Chinoiserie decorated lap desk

Category

19th Century French Antique Lacquer Desk

Antique Japanese Export Meiji Era Highly Carved Hongmu Library Table Desk
Antique Japanese Export Meiji Era Highly Carved Hongmu Library Table Desk

Antique Japanese Export Meiji Era Highly Carved Hongmu Library Table Desk

Located in Forney, TX

meandering key relief border and edge carvings, partners desk style with concealed frieze drawer to opposing

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Wood, Rosewood, Lacquer

Regency Style Side/Desk Chair
Regency Style Side/Desk Chair

Regency Style Side/Desk Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

Great looking red velvet upholstered side or desk chair. Black lacquered and painted frame with

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Lacquer Desk

Napoleon III Period Walnut Desk
Napoleon III Period Walnut Desk

Napoleon III Period Walnut Desk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A Napoleon III period walnut magnifier veneer, black lacquered wood and brass desk, 19th century

Category

1870s European Napoleon III Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Walnut

George I Style, Chinoiserie, Green-Japanned Desk, Bookcase, Parcel-Gilt, 1920s
George I Style, Chinoiserie, Green-Japanned Desk, Bookcase, Parcel-Gilt, 1920s

George I Style, Chinoiserie, Green-Japanned Desk, Bookcase, Parcel-Gilt, 1920s

Located in Stamford, CT

Chinoiserie, Secretary Desk with Bookcase in the George I Style, Green Lacquer, Giltwood, China

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese George I Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Exceptional French Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant Desk
Exceptional French Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant Desk

Exceptional French Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant Desk

By Martin Carlin

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A very fine and exceptional quality French ormolu/bronze mounted lacquered, mahogany and marquetry

Category

19th Century French Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Unique Czech Walnut Biedermeier Secretary/Writing Desk, 1830s
19th Century Unique Czech Walnut Biedermeier Secretary/Writing Desk, 1830s

19th Century Unique Czech Walnut Biedermeier Secretary/Writing Desk, 1830s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Shipping to any US port only for $290 USD Biedermeier secretary and writing desk, (Cylinder

Category

19th Century Czech Biedermeier Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Unique Austrian Empire Cylinder Secretary/Writing Desk, Material Cherry, Wien
Unique Austrian Empire Cylinder Secretary/Writing Desk, Material Cherry, Wien

Unique Austrian Empire Cylinder Secretary/Writing Desk, Material Cherry, Wien

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Shipping to any US port only for $290 USD Empire Secretary/Writing desk - (Cylinder) Material

Category

1810s Austrian Empire Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Lacquer

Mario Botta 'Tesi' Dining Table or Desk for Alias, Italy 1986.
Mario Botta 'Tesi' Dining Table or Desk for Alias, Italy 1986.

Mario Botta 'Tesi' Dining Table or Desk for Alias, Italy 1986.

By Mario Botta

Located in Renens, CH

lacquered perforated steel sheet structure, this table embodies the essence of architectural elegance

Category

1680s Italian Post-Modern Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

19th Century Louis XVI Style Antique French Red Chinoiserie Fall-Front Desk
19th Century Louis XVI Style Antique French Red Chinoiserie Fall-Front Desk

19th Century Louis XVI Style Antique French Red Chinoiserie Fall-Front Desk

Located in Shippensburg, PA

LOUIS XVI STYLE CHINOISERIE DECORATED RED-PAINTED FALL-FRONT SECRETARY DESK France, ca. last

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mario Botta 'Tesi' Dining Table or Desk for Alias, Italy 1986.
Mario Botta 'Tesi' Dining Table or Desk for Alias, Italy 1986.

Mario Botta 'Tesi' Dining Table or Desk for Alias, Italy 1986.

By Mario Botta

Located in Renens, CH

lacquered perforated steel sheet structure, this table embodies the essence of architectural elegance

Category

1680s Italian Post-Modern Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Industrial Hadrill & Horstmann 'Roller' Counterbalance Desk Lamp, Germany ca. 19
Industrial Hadrill & Horstmann 'Roller' Counterbalance Desk Lamp, Germany ca. 19

Industrial Hadrill & Horstmann 'Roller' Counterbalance Desk Lamp, Germany ca. 19

By Hadrill & Horstman

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Germany / 1920 / desk lamp / Hadrill & Horstmann / metal, aluminium / industrial A very stylish

Category

1920s German Industrial Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Unique Czech Art Deco Secretary/Writing Desk, Rosewood 1920-1929
Unique Czech Art Deco Secretary/Writing Desk, Rosewood 1920-1929

Unique Czech Art Deco Secretary/Writing Desk, Rosewood 1920-1929

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Art Deco sideboard and secretary made out of rosewood Material: Rosewood Completely restored, Shellac polish. Period: 1920-1929 Source: Czechia.  

Category

1920s Czech Art Deco Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Rosewood

Vintage Black Bauhaus Industrial Desk Lamp from Siemens, 1930s
Vintage Black Bauhaus Industrial Desk Lamp from Siemens, 1930s

Vintage Black Bauhaus Industrial Desk Lamp from Siemens, 1930s

By Siemens

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Black industrial table lamp made by Siemens during the 1930s.It features black metal shade, black iron base with original switch and arm with two adjustable joints. Original socket f...

Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Iron

Vintage Dark Green Bauhaus Desk Lamp from Kandem Leuchten, 1930s
Vintage Dark Green Bauhaus Desk Lamp from Kandem Leuchten, 1930s

Vintage Dark Green Bauhaus Desk Lamp from Kandem Leuchten, 1930s

By Kandem

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Vintage Bauhaus classic dark green KANDEM desk lamp made in Germany during the 1930s. - Cast iron

Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Silvercrest Co. Bronze and Silver Bankers Desk Lamp
Art Deco Silvercrest Co. Bronze and Silver Bankers Desk Lamp

Art Deco Silvercrest Co. Bronze and Silver Bankers Desk Lamp

Located in Westport, CT

Art Deco 1930s silvercrest bronze and silver bankers desk Lamp, with adjustable top for light

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Dining Table / Desk
Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Dining Table / Desk

Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Dining Table / Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

small calligraphy table. This dark brown table with black lacquer can double as a desk or a dining table

Category

Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Wood, Elm

Walnut Art Deco Writing Desk Made in 1920s Czechia. Restored by Our Team
Walnut Art Deco Writing Desk Made in 1920s Czechia. Restored by Our Team

Walnut Art Deco Writing Desk Made in 1920s Czechia. Restored by Our Team

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Walnut Art Deco writing desk made in 1920s Czechia. Restored by our team. Completely restored to

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Zebra Wood

Midcentury Desk Lamp Hebi by Isao Hosoe for Valenti Luce, 1970s
Midcentury Desk Lamp Hebi by Isao Hosoe for Valenti Luce, 1970s

Midcentury Desk Lamp Hebi by Isao Hosoe for Valenti Luce, 1970s

By Valenti Luce, Isao Hosoe

Located in Praha, CZ

A fully flexible and pivoting standing lamp in metal and hard plastic.  

Category

1670s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Metal

Varnished Secretary Desk with Chinoiserie Décor, England, 1730
Varnished Secretary Desk with Chinoiserie Décor, England, 1730

Varnished Secretary Desk with Chinoiserie Décor, England, 1730

Located in Greding, DE

The lacquered Secretary Desk stands on four feet and is decorated with polychrome Chinese sceneries

Category

Mid-18th Century English Antique Lacquer Desk

PH 4/3 Table or Desk Lamp by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, Denmark
PH 4/3 Table or Desk Lamp by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, Denmark

PH 4/3 Table or Desk Lamp by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, Denmark

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Utrecht, NL

Table lamp model PH4/3 by Poul Henningsen. Alike each individual lamp designed by Poul Henningsen this lamp provides wonderful glare free light and is made to the highest standard. ...

Category

1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Red Lacquer Desk
Red Lacquer Desk

Red Lacquer Desk

Sold|$3,500

Red Lacquer Desk

Located in Greenwich, CT

Red lacquer desk with three drawers with pierce carvings motif.

Category

1920s Chinese Ming Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Lacquer

Red Lacquer Desk
Red Lacquer Desk

Red Lacquer Desk

Sold|$2,000

Red Lacquer Desk

Located in Greenwich, CT

Red lacquer desk with two drawers with stretchers apron

Category

1920s Ming Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Lacquer

Black Lacquered Desk
Black Lacquered Desk

Black Lacquered Desk

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

Louis XV style black lacquer Bureau plat French 19th century Louis XV style black lacquer Bureau

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Chinoiserie English Bamboo Leather Top Lacquered Desk and Chair
19th Century Chinoiserie English Bamboo Leather Top Lacquered Desk and Chair

19th Century Chinoiserie English Bamboo Leather Top Lacquered Desk and Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

19th century chinoiserie English bamboo leather top lacquer desk and chair. Listing includes a

Category

Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Paint

Streamlined "Ponte" Single Pedestal Lacquered Desk Designed by J. Wade Beam
Streamlined "Ponte" Single Pedestal Lacquered Desk Designed by J. Wade Beam

Streamlined "Ponte" Single Pedestal Lacquered Desk Designed by J. Wade Beam

By Brueton, J. Wade Beam

Located in Dallas, TX

Structural balance is exemplified in this single pedestal lacquered desk. It is from the "Ponte

Category

1680s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman “X” Base Lacquered Desk for Glenn of California
Milo Baughman “X” Base Lacquered Desk for Glenn of California

Milo Baughman “X” Base Lacquered Desk for Glenn of California

By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Country: United States Date: 1970s Dimensions: 28.5 H x 24 W x 54 L Materials: Lacquered wood, walnut

Category

Early 1700s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Chrome

19th Century Chinese Three Drawer Desk
19th Century Chinese Three Drawer Desk

19th Century Chinese Three Drawer Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese elmwood lacquered desk with three drawers with brass ring hardware, and legs

Category

19th Century Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Elm

Vintage Japanese Lacquer Wood Travel Desk, Early 20th Century
Vintage Japanese Lacquer Wood Travel Desk, Early 20th Century

Vintage Japanese Lacquer Wood Travel Desk, Early 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Japanese lacquer wood travel desk is an original artwork realized in Japan in the first half of the

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Wood

Late Meiji Period Japanese Export Lacquer Bamboo Desk, circa 1900s
Late Meiji Period Japanese Export Lacquer Bamboo Desk, circa 1900s

Late Meiji Period Japanese Export Lacquer Bamboo Desk, circa 1900s

Located in Brea, CA

Late Meiji Period, circa 1900-1915, Japanese export lacquer and gilt Davenport desk, the entire

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Lacquered Wooden Desk with Four Drawers and Curling Scrolls
Antique Lacquered Wooden Desk with Four Drawers and Curling Scrolls

Antique Lacquered Wooden Desk with Four Drawers and Curling Scrolls

Located in Yonkers, NY

Dynasty period black and red lacquered desk from the early 20th century will make for a great decorative

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Black Brutalist Desk with Turned Bobbin Feet, 1880s
Antique Black Brutalist Desk with Turned Bobbin Feet, 1880s

Antique Black Brutalist Desk with Turned Bobbin Feet, 1880s

Located in Berlin, DE

This beautiful Antique Brutalist was made around 1880s in the United Kingdom. The black lacquered

Category

1880s British Brutalist Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Lacquer

Chinese Black Lacquer Writing Desk, c. 1900
Chinese Black Lacquer Writing Desk, c. 1900

Chinese Black Lacquer Writing Desk, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

clean-lines and an even, black lacquer finish. Crafted of northern elm (yumu), the desk features

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Elm

Chinese Black Lacquer Writing Desk, C. 1850
Chinese Black Lacquer Writing Desk, C. 1850

Chinese Black Lacquer Writing Desk, C. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This three-drawer writing desk dates to the mid-19th century and once stood centerpiece in the

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Elm

Bamboo Black Lacquered Writing Desk
Bamboo Black Lacquered Writing Desk

Bamboo Black Lacquered Writing Desk

Located in Cheshire, GB

19th-century bamboo black lacquered writing desk having black leather inset writing surface above

Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Leather Top Desk
Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Leather Top Desk

Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Leather Top Desk

Located in London, GB

A stunning antique desk in lacquered chinoiserie, made in England & dating from around the 1920-30

Category

1920s English Chinoiserie Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Wood

Bauhaus Desk, Macassar, Black Lacquer and Metal, Hellerau/Germany, circa 1930
Bauhaus Desk, Macassar, Black Lacquer and Metal, Hellerau/Germany, circa 1930

Bauhaus Desk, Macassar, Black Lacquer and Metal, Hellerau/Germany, circa 1930

By Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau

Located in Regensburg, DE

Wonderful, spartan Bauhaus desk with open backside / floor shelves from the famous german Bauhaus

Category

1920s German Bauhaus Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Metal

English Faux Bamboo Black Lacquered Writing Desk, Circa 1830
English Faux Bamboo Black Lacquered Writing Desk, Circa 1830

English Faux Bamboo Black Lacquered Writing Desk, Circa 1830

Located in Charleston, SC

English faux bamboo black lacquered four-drawer writing desk with stage gallery, cross stretchers

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1830s British George IV Antique Lacquer Desk

19th Century Continental Polychrome Writing Desk in Black Lacquer
19th Century Continental Polychrome Writing Desk in Black Lacquer

19th Century Continental Polychrome Writing Desk in Black Lacquer

Located in Milford, NH

A fine polychrome writing desk in black lacquer with a five fitted drawer gallery, leather sliding

Category

19th Century European Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Wood

Lacquered Sloping Desk, Chinoiserie, Late 18th Early 19th Century
Lacquered Sloping Desk, Chinoiserie, Late 18th Early 19th Century

Lacquered Sloping Desk, Chinoiserie, Late 18th Early 19th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Large sloping desk or scriban with lacquered decoration of Chinoiserie, on a black background, with

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Wood

Black Lacquer English Campaign Style Desk, circa 1840
Black Lacquer English Campaign Style Desk, circa 1840

Black Lacquer English Campaign Style Desk, circa 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

Black lacquer English Campaign style writing desk with brass mounts.

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1840s English Antique Lacquer Desk

Restored Bauhaus Black Lacquered Wood Desk with Chrome Steel by Marcel Breuer
Restored Bauhaus Black Lacquered Wood Desk with Chrome Steel by Marcel Breuer

Restored Bauhaus Black Lacquered Wood Desk with Chrome Steel by Marcel Breuer

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Almelo, NL

Restored German Art Deco black lacquered wood desk with chrome steel designed by Marcel Breuer

Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Chrome

Outstanding French Art Deco Desk
Outstanding French Art Deco Desk

Outstanding French Art Deco Desk

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Munich, DE

This desk is by far the most amazing piece i came along since many years. I saw it and was directly

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Wood

Chinese Red Lacquer Painting Table, c. 1900
Chinese Red Lacquer Painting Table, c. 1900

Chinese Red Lacquer Painting Table, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

subtle beading along straight legs. A subdued red lacquer finish gives the table a warm glow, softened by

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Elm

Art Deco Writing Desk from Czechoslovakia
Art Deco Writing Desk from Czechoslovakia

Art Deco Writing Desk from Czechoslovakia

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Material: Walnut Completely restored, surface is polished by piano lacquers to the high gloss. We

Category

1920s Czech Art Deco Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Carved and Lacquered Writing Desk
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Carved and Lacquered Writing Desk

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Carved and Lacquered Writing Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful early 20th century French Louis XVI style carved and lacquered kidney shaped writing desk

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Wood

French Rococo Style Black Lacquered Writing Table, Early 20th Century
French Rococo Style Black Lacquered Writing Table, Early 20th Century

French Rococo Style Black Lacquered Writing Table, Early 20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

The French rococo style black lacquered writing table featuring embossed red leather top, 3 drawers

Category

Early 20th Century French Rococo Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Ormolu

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Antique Lacquer Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique lacquer desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, brass and metal, every antique lacquer desk was constructed with great care. There are 21 variations of the antique or vintage antique lacquer desk you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an antique lacquer desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique lacquer desk, those designed in Louis XVI, Arts and Crafts and Empire styles are of considerable interest. A well-made antique lacquer desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Davidson, Ken Petersen and Kittinger Furniture Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Lacquer Desk?

An antique lacquer desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,750, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $48,268.
Questions About Antique Lacquer Desk
  • 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 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
    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 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 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.