Can a library table be used as a desk?

Yes, you can use a library table as a desk. In fact, many people like the spacious tops found on library tables because they usually have enough room to accommodate a computer and provide additional work space. Find a range of library tables 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 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.

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 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 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.

Antique Library Desk

Quarter Sawn Oak Library Table

Early 20th Century Library Table

Stickley Writing Desk

Stickley Copper

Libraries And Studies

Arts Crafts Oak Desk

Arts And Crafts Library Table

Stickley Mission Oak

Important Italian Angiolo Barbetti Firenze Antique Cherub Desk Library Table

$53,994

H 32.49 in W 55.91 in D 29.93 in

Important Italian Angiolo Barbetti Firenze Antique Cherub Desk Library Table

By Angiolo Barbetti

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and extremely important hand carved walnut fully stamped library table by Angiolo Barbetti of Firenze What a find… this table is ...

Category

1860s Italian High Victorian Antique Library Desk

Materials

Walnut

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table

$3,295

H 29.25 in W 42 in D 26.13 in

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table

By Charles Limbert

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts library table or writing desk By Charles P. Limbert Co.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Library Desk

Materials

Copper

Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table

$3,295

H 28.75 in W 48 in D 29.25 in

Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Lifetime Furniture USA, Circa 1900 Beautiful quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardw...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Library Desk

Materials

Copper

Antique American Arts & Crafts Mission Style Library Table Office Writing Desk

$1,260Sale Price|30% Off

H 30 in W 48 in D 27.75 in

Antique American Arts & Crafts Mission Style Library Table Office Writing Desk

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 20th Century Arts & Crafts / Mission Library Table. Features a rectangular form made from oak and pine with a central drawer over columnar supports leading to a trestle base w...

Category

Early 20th Century American Mission Antique Library Desk

Materials

Oak, Pine

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table

$4,995

H 30.13 in W 48.13 in D 29.63 in

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Library Desk

Materials

Copper

Antique Victorian Carved Tiger Oak Writing Desk or Library Table, Circa 1890s

$2,595

H 29 in W 40 in D 27.25 in

Antique Victorian Carved Tiger Oak Writing Desk or Library Table, Circa 1890s

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Late Victorian, Arts & Crafts, or American Empire tiger oak writing desk or library table In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co.

Category

Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Library Desk

Materials

Oak

Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table

$3,295

H 29.5 in W 36 in D 24 in

Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table

By Lifetime, L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Lifetime Furniture USA, Circa 1900 Beautiful quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardw...

Category

Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Library Desk

Materials

Copper

Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table

$3,595

H 29.25 in W 48.25 in D 30.38 in

Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table

By Lifetime

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Lifetime Furniture USA, Circa 1900 Beautiful quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Library Desk

Materials

Copper

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table

$4,995

H 30 in W 42 in D 29.75 in

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware.

Category

Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Library Desk

Materials

Copper

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Refinished

$3,800

H 29.13 in W 48 in D 32.25 in

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Refinished

By Charles Limbert

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts library table or writing desk By Charles P. Limbert Co.

Category

Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Library Desk

Materials

Copper

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table

$4,500

H 29 in W 60 in D 36 in

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with original copper hardware.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Library Desk

Materials

Copper

Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Refinished

$4,500

H 28 in W 42 in D 28 in

Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Refinished

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardwa...

Category

Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Library Desk

Materials

Copper

Antique Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table

$4,500

H 29.25 in W 48 in D 30.25 in

Antique Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table

By Charles Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Charles Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper har...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Library Desk

Materials

Copper

Fine Carved Italian Walnut Mythical Dolphin Base Library Table Writing Desk

$3,960Sale Price|20% Off

H 32 in W 77.75 in D 41.5 in

Fine Carved Italian Walnut Mythical Dolphin Base Library Table Writing Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This fine carved Italian walnut library table or writing desk is a magnificent example of Renaissance Revival craftsmanship, distinguished by its robust form, intricate carving, and ...

Category

1870s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Library Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Figural Library Table Writing Desk 52

$2,100Sale Price|30% Off

H 29.5 in W 34 in D 23 in

Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Figural Library Table Writing Desk 52

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Neo-Renaissance Revival parlor / library table or writing desk, circa 1870s Made of walnut featuring Neoclassical styling with high relief figural carvings of cherubs / putti...

Category

1870s Renaissance Antique Library Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table

$4,050

H 30 in W 48 in D 30 in

Antique Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Library Desk

Materials

Copper

Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Restored

$4,500

H 30.75 in W 42 in D 27.5 in

Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Restored

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Stickley Brothers (original label present) USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak, with or...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Library Desk

Materials

Copper

Antique Gustav Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Two Drawer Library Table Desk

$3,950

H 30.5 in W 54 in D 32 in

Antique Gustav Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Two Drawer Library Table Desk

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Gustav Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Two Drawer Library Table Desk. Item features original cast iron hardware, lower shelf, finished back, mortise and tenon joints, ...

Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Library Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique Mission Oak Craftsmen Library Table With Pullout Writing Desk & Ink Well

$4,800

H 28.75 in W 50.75 in D 32.5 in

Antique Mission Oak Craftsmen Library Table With Pullout Writing Desk & Ink Well

Located in Monrovia, CA

Antique Mission Oak Craftsmen Library Table With Pullout Writing Desk & Ink Well.

Category

Early 20th Century American Mission Antique Library Desk

Materials

Oak

Karpen Brothers Mahogany Art Nouveau Desk Writing Table Library Table Circa 1905

$3,950

H 30 in W 60 in D 36 in

Karpen Brothers Mahogany Art Nouveau Desk Writing Table Library Table Circa 1905

By Karpen & Bros.

Located in Long Branch, NJ

Karpen Brothers Mahogany Art Nouveau Desk Writing Table Library Table Circa 1905 Dimensions : 60" Wide X 36" Deep X 30" Tall This stunning table was made in the early 20th century ...

Category

Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Library Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century, English Regency Library Table Desk with Leather Top

$95,000

H 30.5 in W 93 in D 34 in

Early 19th Century, English Regency Library Table Desk with Leather Top

Located in Queens, NY

Early 19th century, English Regency brass inlaid mahogany library writing table or desk with a green leather inset top over frieze drawers on x legs joined by a turned stretcher.

Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Library Desk

Materials

Brass

Very Fine 19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Desk or Library Centre Table

$4,622

H 29.25 in W 45 in D 30 in

Very Fine 19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Desk or Library Centre Table

Located in Dublin, IE

A very fine 19th century marquetry inlaid bird’s-eye maple desk or library centre table, finely carved, ormolu mounted, line inlaid and cross banded throughout and of gorgeous qualit...

Category

19th Century French Antique Library Desk

Materials

Ormolu

Mission Oak Desk by Stickley Arts & Crafts Spindle Office Library Writing Table

$4,657

H 29.53 in W 44.1 in D 24.02 in

Mission Oak Desk by Stickley Arts & Crafts Spindle Office Library Writing Table

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in London, GB

A gorgeous, noteworthy and rare Mission Oak desk in wonderful condition. Made by highly esteemed and much sought-after Arts & Crafts specialists L. & J.G. Stickley in America in 1993...

Category

Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Library Desk

Materials

Copper

19th Century Spanish Baroque Style Oak Library Table or Desk, Two Faces

$3,880

H 31.11 in W 51.19 in D 30.32 in

19th Century Spanish Baroque Style Oak Library Table or Desk, Two Faces

Located in Miami, FL

Handsome oak library piece that can be used as a desk or Work table.

Category

Early 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Library Desk

Materials

Oak

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Circa 1910

$3,595

H 29.25 in W 40 in D 29 in

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Circa 1910

By Charles Limbert

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period library table or writing desk By Charles P. Limbert Co.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Library Desk

Materials

Copper

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Circa 1910

$3,995

H 29.5 in W 44 in D 30 in

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Circa 1910

By Charles Limbert

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period library table or writing desk By Charles P. Limbert Co.

Category

1910s American Mission Antique Library Desk

Materials

Oak

19th Century Renaissance Revival Desk Library Table

$2,295Sale Price|58% Off

H 29.75 in W 48 in D 29.5 in

19th Century Renaissance Revival Desk Library Table

By Herter Brothers

Located in Savannah, GA

Very ornately carved Renaissance Revival rich golden oak desk or library table with leather insert, that we believe to be original.

Category

1870s American Renaissance Revival Antique Library Desk

Materials

Leather, Oak

William IV Mahogany Library Table/Desk with Green Leather Inset Writing Surface

$5,200

H 31 in W 54 in D 24 in

William IV Mahogany Library Table/Desk with Green Leather Inset Writing Surface

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Rectangular mahogany library table fitted with two frieze drawers with turned wooden knobs, the top inset with green tooled leather with a gilt-bordered floral vine decoration. The m...

Category

Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Library Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Spanish Carved Gargoyles Walnut Renaissance Library / Writing or Desk Table

$4,950

H 31.5 in W 48.82 in D 38.98 in

19th Spanish Carved Gargoyles Walnut Renaissance Library / Writing or Desk Table

Located in Miami, FL

In grand, gothic style, this Spanish library / writing table has a deeply carved edge and this is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg, as the carving never really stops. It goes o...

Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Antique Library Desk

Materials

Walnut

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Circa 1910

$3,995

H 29.25 in W 48 in D 34.13 in

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Circa 1910

By Charles Limbert

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts library table or writing desk By Charles P. Limbert Co.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Library Desk

Materials

Copper

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Circa 1900

$3,995

H 29 in W 48 in D 30.5 in

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Circa 1900

By Charles Limbert

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts library table or writing desk By Charles P. Limbert Co.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Library Desk

Materials

Copper

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table

$2,995

H 29.25 in W 48.25 in D 28.13 in

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table

By Charles Limbert, Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts quarter sawn oak library table or writing desk with built-in bookcases In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Measures:...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Library Desk

Materials

Oak

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Trestle Library Table or Writing Desk

$4,995

H 29.38 in W 48 in D 29.63 in

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Trestle Library Table or Writing Desk

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts trestle library table or writing desk By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 48"W x 29.63"D x 29.38"H.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Library Desk

Materials

Oak

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Circa 1900

$3,995

H 30.25 in W 48 in D 29.63 in

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Circa 1900

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper har...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Library Desk

Materials

Copper

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Spindle Writing Desk or Library Table

$4,995

H 28.88 in W 48 in D 29.75 in

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Spindle Writing Desk or Library Table

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts quarter sawn oak spindle writing desk or library table By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 48"W x 29.75"D x 28.88"...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Library Desk

Materials

Oak

19th Century Spanish Two Faces Baroque Style Oak Library Table or Desk

$4,775

H 31.5 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in

19th Century Spanish Two Faces Baroque Style Oak Library Table or Desk

Located in Miami, FL

Handsome oak library piece that can be used as a desk or Work table.

Category

Early 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Library Desk

Materials

Oak

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table

$4,500

H 29 in W 53.5 in D 31.25 in

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with original hammered cop...

Category

Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Library Desk

Materials

Copper

19th Century Spanish Two Faces Baroque Style Oak Library Table or Desk

$4,775

H 29.53 in W 41.34 in D 25.2 in

19th Century Spanish Two Faces Baroque Style Oak Library Table or Desk

Located in Miami, FL

Handsome oak library piece that can be used as a desk or Work table.

Category

Early 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Library Desk

Materials

Oak

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Newly Restored

$4,800

H 29.5 in W 42 in D 26 in

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Newly Restored

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Library Desk

Materials

Copper

Antique Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Newly Restored

$4,800

H 29.25 in W 42 in D 28 in

Antique Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Newly Restored

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Library Desk

Materials

Copper

Antique Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Newly Restored

$4,800

H 29 in W 48 in D 30 in

Antique Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Newly Restored

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Library Desk

Materials

Copper

Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Leather Top Desk or Library Table

$4,800

H 29 in W 48.5 in D 30 in

Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Leather Top Desk or Library Table

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with original leather top, and ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Library Desk

Materials

Copper

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Trestle Library Table or Writing Desk

$4,995

H 28.25 in W 48.25 in D 29.75 in

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Trestle Library Table or Writing Desk

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts trestle library table or writing desk By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 48.25"W x 29.75"D x 28.25"H.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Library Desk

Materials

Oak

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Trestle Library Table or Writing Desk

$4,800

H 29 in W 48 in D 30 in

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Trestle Library Table or Writing Desk

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts trestle library table or writing desk By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 48"W x 30"D x 29"H.

Category

Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Library Desk

Materials

Oak

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Trestle Library Table or Writing Desk

$4,500

H 29 in W 48 in D 30 in

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Trestle Library Table or Writing Desk

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts trestle library table or writing desk By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 48"W x 30"D x 29"H.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Library Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Circa 1900

$4,500

H 29.25 in W 42 in D 28 in

Antique Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Circa 1900

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Library Desk

Materials

Copper

Antique Pine Leather Top Partners Desk, Library Table

$4,319

H 32 in W 52 in D 35 in

Antique Pine Leather Top Partners Desk, Library Table

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Antique Pine Leather Top Partners Desk, Library Table This is a very sturdy double sided writing desk, very rare and very attractive, the desk top has a new tooled sage green inset ...

Category

Mid-19th Century High Victorian Antique Library Desk

Materials

Pine

1790 Gillows Cuban Hardwood Library Secretaire Desk Writing Table I Bramah Lock

$26,997

H 29.93 in W 35.83 in D 18.9 in

1790 Gillows Cuban Hardwood Library Secretaire Desk Writing Table I Bramah Lock

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1790 George III Library writing desk secrataire by Gillows of Lancaster and London A rare find, looking through Gillows of ...

Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Library Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Antique circa 1860 Library Writing Table Desk with Twin Writing Slopes

$3,982

H 31.11 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in

Rare Antique circa 1860 Library Writing Table Desk with Twin Writing Slopes

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original circa 1860 Mahogany library table with built in twin writing slopes This is a very rare piece, I’ve not seen another, i...

Category

1860s English High Victorian Antique Library Desk

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Art Nouveau Carved Oak Northwind Face Desk Library Table with One Drawer

$2,500 / item

H 29.5 in W 48 in D 28 in

Antique Art Nouveau Carved Oak Northwind Face Desk Library Table with One Drawer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Art Nouveau Carved Oak Northwind Face Desk Library Table with One Large Dovetailed Drawer.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Library Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique 19th C Spanish Renaissance Carved Oak Wood 2 Drawer Library Table Desk

$2,600

H 32 in W 43.5 in D 29.5 in

Antique 19th C Spanish Renaissance Carved Oak Wood 2 Drawer Library Table Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Spanish Renaissance Carved Oak Wood 2 Drawer Library Table Writing Desk. Item features a scrolling cast iron stretcher base, 2 drawers (locks removed), carved paw feet, ornately carv...

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Library Desk

Materials

Glass, Oak

Italian Hand-Carved Eagle Bookends, Classic Sculptural Desk and Library Decor

$781 / set

H 11.5 in W 8.5 in D 3.5 in

Italian Hand-Carved Eagle Bookends, Classic Sculptural Desk and Library Decor

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted from durable materials, these sculptural bookends are designed to securely support books while serving as distinctive decorative accents for desks, shelves, or library displa...

Category

1880s Italian Other Antique Library Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian French Neoclassical Gold 2 Light Slag Glass Cast Iron Lamp

$700Sale Price|30% Off

H 23.5 in W 18 in D 18 in

Antique Victorian French Neoclassical Gold 2 Light Slag Glass Cast Iron Lamp

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian cast iron library, desk or parlor lamp featuring slag glass filigree / reticulated shade and neoclassical styling.

Category

Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Library Desk

Materials

Iron

Exhibition Quality Library Table

$3,874

H 29 in W 51 in D 29 in

Exhibition Quality Library Table

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A superb quality C19th rosewood library writing table, or centre table, freestanding with full width drawer and tan coloured leather, in outstanding condition. 29" high 51" wide 29"...

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Library Desk

Materials

Ebony, Rosewood

18th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Library Table or Desk

$6,800

H 31.5 in W 57.5 in D 30 in

18th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Library Table or Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A handsome and beautifully patinated 18th century French Provincial walnut library table or desk crafted in the Louis XIII Baroque taste.

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XIII Antique Library Desk

Materials

Walnut

Regency mahogany library table

$10,117

H 29.5 in W 54 in D 26 in

Regency mahogany library table

Located in Cheshire, GB

Mahogany library table, the large rectangular top with inset green leather writing surface. To the freezes having an arrangement of drawers with brass knob handles. All raised up on ...

Category

19th Century British Antique Library Desk

Materials

Wood

19th Century Large French Oak Library Conference Table Partners Desk

$6,595

H 30.25 in W 84.25 in D 39.5 in

19th Century Large French Oak Library Conference Table Partners Desk

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and beautifully carved large oak library table or partners desk with two drawers on each side.

Category

1880s French Baroque Revival Antique Library Desk

Materials

Oak

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Antique Library Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique library desk you’re looking for. Each antique library desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and oak. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique library desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique library desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Regency and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique library desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gillows of Lancaster & London, Gustav Stickley and Stickley Brothers are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Library Desk?

An antique library desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,045, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $275,000.

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