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Peacock or Pheasant Bird Desk Letter Mail Holder
Located in New York, NY
A desk letter or mail holder with a peacock or pheasant bird design, in the Art Nouveau design
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Ceramic
French 1920s Art Deco Letter Box Desk Accessory
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French 1920s Art Deco letter box desk accessory.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Art Nouveau Hammered Brass Desk Letter Holder from Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Swedish hammered brass desk letter or napkin holder, Art Nouveau design, circa early
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Letter Opener
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Art Deco letter opener
Bronze material with brown patina
Circa 1928 Origin France
Reason: female
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Bronze
Arts + Crafts Letter Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderfully hand crafted piece.
Original vintage condition.
Great patina.
Great for decor and collections...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Aluminum, Copper
Letter Opener by George Omerth
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Letter Opener by George Omerth
Origin France Circa 1920
art deco style
Excellent condition
Gilt
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Bronze
Antique Letter Opener, Ohligs Solingen
Located in Greven, DE
Vintage Letter Opener,
So beautiful, very nice condition!
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Early 20th Century Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau Letter Opener, Elephants
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Letter Opener with Elephants.
So beautiful, very nice condition!
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Letter Opener, Fish
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Letter Opener with Fish.
So beautiful, very nice condition!
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Gilt Silver Letter Opener
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco fluted and partially gilt letter opener. The knife shaped silver opener features a fluted
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Silver Plate
Early 19th Century Napoleon Bonaparte Letter Opener
Located in Lučenec, SK
This is one of a kind bronze letter opener from the period just after Napoleon's death. It is a
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1820s French Empire Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Bronze
French Bulldog Letter Opener by Bailly, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
French bulldog letter opener.
This Art Nouveau letter opener is made of bronze and signed Bailly
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Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Bronze
Letter Openers louis XV style in bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis XV style bronze Letter Openers,the facesare decorated with foliage and crosspieces, original
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Bronze
Antique Letter Opener, Art Nouveau, c. 1910
Located in Greven, DE
Vintage Letter Opener,
So beautiful, very nice condition!
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Bronze
Antique Letter Opener, Horses, Max Le Verrier
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Letter Opener, Max Le Verrier.
So beautiful, very nice condition!
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Early 20th Century Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Brass
Russian American Silver Diamond Ruby Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
A letter opener knife with a patterned metal blade and a black wood and silver handle with two
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19th Century North American Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Figural Letter Opener with Fly on Man's Head
Located in New York, NY
Fun and Whimsical antique figural letter opener of a man with a fly on top of his head. And that
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Early 20th Century English Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Pewter
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Letter Opener
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze Zodiac letter opener
By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side)
New York
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Letter Opener, Madonna, c. 1910-1920
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Letter Opener with Madonna.
So beautiful, very nice condition!
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Brass
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Letter Opener
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze "Zodiac" letter opener
By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side)
New York
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Bronze
Austrian Ormolu Dog Motif Letter Opener, Circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Austrian Ormolu dog motif letter opener, Circa 1900, With subtle art nouveau influences, the well
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Ormolu
Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, ca. 1900
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Petaluma, CA
countless inkwells, bookends, lamps and other accessories for the desk, but the letter opener just never
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Early 20th Century Austrian Other Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Bronze
Asprey, Novelty Silver Fox Letter Opener, Chester, 1928
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Bath, GB
Made in the Art Deco era, this splendid solid sterling silver letter opener has a handle featuring
Category
1920s British Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Letter Opener
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze and enamel letter opener featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
English Victorian Period 19th Century Wood or Horn Letter Opener
Located in Atlanta, GA
as a beautiful decorative accent. Display it on your desk, in a letter tray, or alongside other
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Horn, Wood
Antique Italian Brass Letter Opener With Pewter Dog Handle
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Dagger style letter opener featuring leaf-shaped blade and a handmade pewter handle depicting a
Category
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Japanese 19th Century Mixed Metals, Letter Opener C.1880
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Japanese 19th century mixed metals, letter opener C.1880. The letter opener brass and copper mixed
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19th Century Japanese Other Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Brass, Copper
George III Sterling Silver Skewer / Letter Opener, circa 1800
Located in San Francisco, CA
George III sterling silver skewer / letter opener, circa 1800
Estate of Vanderbilt Lehman
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Sterling Silver
Macassar Ebony Art Deco Amsterdamse School Letter Opener, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School letter opener.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Macassar
19th Century French Art Nouveau Brass and Bone Letter Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Acquired in Paris, this lovely Brass and bone art nouveau letter opener has a beautiful patina that
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Brass
"Seahorse Letter Opener, " Rare, Beautiful Art Deco Bronze by Vitello
By Vitello
Located in Philadelphia, PA
who specialized in very fine bronze desk items and letter openers, although this example is one of his
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau French Letter Opener, w/ Beautiful Girl, ca. 1900
By Émile Pinedo
Located in Petaluma, CA
We believe this to be the best letter opener we have ever offered, especially if art nouveau
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Bronze
Antique English Novelty Duck Letter Opener by Sampson Mordan & Co.
Located in Bath, GB
A rare and highly collectable letter opener made from solid English sterling silver with the handle
Category
1920s British Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 0.75 in W 4.75 in D 0.5 in
Beautiful Bird Claw Bronze Letter Opener, Vienna Austria, 1920s Vintage Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian bronze letter opener. Nice addition to your room, on your desk top or
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1920s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Bronze
H 0.75 in W 6.88 in D 0.63 in
Letter opener, solid bronze floral laburnum decor, Jugendstil Art Nouveau France
Located in Wien, AT
Very nice example of a letter opener, made out of solid bronze, from the famous Jugendstil - Art
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Early 1900s French Jugendstil Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Bronze
H 0.39 in W 10.24 in D 1.18 in
19th Century Bronze Letter Opener with the Bust of a Lady
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful 19th century letter opener acquired in Paris France. The piece has the bust of a period
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19th Century Baroque Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Bronze
Multi Color Handled Letter Opener or Dagger with Stone Between Silver Spacers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A small letter opener and / or Dagger. We like to think if you receive a love letter or valentine
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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Silver, Steel
H 5.25 in W 0.63 in D 0.38 in
20th Century Letter Opener made of Five French Francs Marked USAF
Located in Sofia, BG
French metal letter opener with silver five franks coin on the top.
There is a mark US AF on the
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Metal
Scotland Scottish 1880-1900 Antique Letter Opener Sterling Silver Topaz & Agate
Located in Miami, FL
A jeweled gem-set Scottish dirk letter opener in Agate.
Fabulous and unusual antique letter
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Late 19th Century Scottish Late Victorian Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Agate, Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
H 9.89 in W 0.87 in D 0.45 in
Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener or Paper Knife, Signed E. Rischmann
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful bronze letter opener in the Art Nouveau style from France.
Representing fruits
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Bronze
Brass Letter Opener decorated with dog heads from the early 20th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Beautiful Brass Letter Opener decorated with dog heads. Art nouveau, from the early 20th Century
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Brass
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H 1.19 in W 10.44 in D 0.2 in
English Victorian Period 19th Century Wood or Horn Letter Openers, Sold Each
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two English Victorian period letter openers from the 19th century, made of wood or horn, priced and
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Wood, Horn
H 13.5 in W 1.25 in D 1 in
Boxed Gilt Bronze Letter Opener and Seal by G A Chenus
By G. A. Chenus
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This boxed set of a letter opener and seal is made of gilt bronze and both pieces are signed by G A
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Bronze
Antique Dirk Van Erp Hand-Hammered Copper Arts & Crafts Letter Opener
By Dirk Van Erp
Located in San Diego, CA
Rarely seen Arts & Crafts era Dirk Van Erp hand-hammered copper letter opener dating from the 1920s
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Copper
Pair of Late Victorian English Ivory Letter Openers with Sterling Silver Handles
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of Late Victorian english ivory letter openers/bone folders with sterling silver horse and dog
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver
H 9.5 in W 3 in D 0.5 in
Gilded Bronze Letter Opener and Seal of a Knight with Banner
Located in London, GB
A very fine and unusual gilt bronze letter opener and seal depicting a medieval knight in armour
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1880s French Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Letter Opener Knife Depicting an Eagle Made by Sculptor Jules Moigniez
By Jules Moigniez
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century bronze letter opener knife depicting an eagle made by french animalier sculptor
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Metal
H 14 in W 2 in D 1.5 in
Antique Gilt Bronze Letter Opener with Figure of a Dog, circa 1900
Located in Petaluma, CA
We bought a nice collection of letter openers and a few were very special, this is one of them. A
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Tortoise Shell Letter opener with a Sterling Silver Handle
Located in Stamford, CT
Simply amazing Tortoise Shell letter opener with a sterling silver handle one of the best I have
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Early 20th Century English Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 25 in W 7.5 in D 1 in
20th Century French Letter Opener Nicely Decorated with Green Stone on the Top
Located in Sofia, BG
French metal letter opener decorated with two woman's head on both sides ending with a green stone
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Metal
H 11.03 in W 1.58 in D 0.4 in
Hollywood Regency Early 20th Century Page Turner or Letter Opener Horn and Brass
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very large and decorative Hollywood Regency 1920s page turner or letter opener made by hand out of
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Early 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Brass
H 6 in W 6 in D 66 in
Late 19th Century Silver Gilt and Horn Letter Opener in the Form of a Lizard
Located in London, GB
A wonderful quality Austro Hungarian letter opener in the form of a lizard - the realistically
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1890s Austrian Victorian Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Bronze
H 1.38 in W 1.58 in D 9.45 in
Victorian, Castellani, Brass Paper Knife, Onyx Decoration, Lux Desk Accessories
By Castellani
Located in Glasgow, GB
Immerse yourself in the divinity of this late 19th-century Italian letter opener, attributed to the
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1880s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Onyx, Brass
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H 2.76 in W 9.85 in D 2.37 in
Antique 20th Century English Solid Silver Bookmark By Sampson Mordan & Co c.1918
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
letter opener. Hallmarked English silver (925 Standard), Chester, year 1918 (S), Maker's mark SM Co
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1910s British Other Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 0.91 in W 0.6 in D 5.12 in
Important Russian silver paper knife, Edward VII as a child, English royalty
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
object or royalty, a great addition to any desk, or any silver collection.
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Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Silver
H 3.2 in W 9.9 in D 2.4 in
Open letters by Alfred Jorel
By Alfred Jorel
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Open letters by Alfred Jorel
Origin France Circa 1915
Gilded bronze Art nouveau style
Excellent condition with some wear due to age.
Jorel was a student of the sculptor Jean Carlus. ...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Bronze
Open letters by C. villain
By Jean Garnier
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Open letters by C. villain
Origin France Circa 1915
Empire style patinated bronze
Soldier motif
Excellent condition signed on the side
FRENCH, 1853-1910
Jean Garnier was born in Mou...
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1910s French Empire Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Bronze
Antique 1920s Silver & Tortoise Shell Page Turner by Grey & Co. London, England
By Asprey International Limited, Grey & Co., Chester
Located in Andernach, DE
Antique English page turner from sterling silver and tortoise shell.
Most rare piece, made and stamped by Grey & Co. London, possibly for Asprey London.
The Stamp is the London Lion,...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 13.23 in W 1.19 in D 0.28 in
Alfredo Castellani Att., Bronze & Marble Paperknife, ca. 1880s
Located in New York, NY
These Castellani paper cutters, paperknives or letter openers were quite popular in the second half of
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1880s Italian Renaissance Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Bronze
Italy 1850 Florentine Damascene Stiletto Dagger in Iron Silver and Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A 19th century Stiletto Dagger made in Florence
An exceptional antique early 19th century Italian Florentine stiletto dagger with a beautifully and extremely well forged details. ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Letter Desk
Materials
Gold, Silver, Steel, Iron
H 11.06 in W 2.36 in D 0.85 in
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Antique Letter Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique letter desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique letter desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. Your living room may not be complete without an antique letter desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique letter desk bearing Victorian, Art Nouveau or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique letter desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Sampson Mordan & Co., Tiffany Studios and Hukin and Heath produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Letter Desk?
Prices for an antique letter desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $149 and can go as high as $34,500, while the average can fetch as much as $750.
Questions About Antique Letter Desk
- 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 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.
- 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.
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