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Antique Aesthetic Movement Mixed Metal Desk Organizer C1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Aesthetic Movement desk organizer offers mixed metal construction with two boxes on
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Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Metal

Twelve 19th Century Painted and Gilt Metal Desk Accessories
Located in London, GB
sealing the envelope with a wax stamp. The desk set is comprised of twelve gilt and painted metal
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Metal

Paul Beau Mixed Metal Desk Set, Blotter Corners, Stationary Rack and Pen Tray
By Paul Beau
Located in Montreal, QC
Paul Beau, doyen of Montreal Arts & Craft metal workers flourished in the first half of the 20th
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Early 20th Century Canadian Arts and Crafts Antique Metal Desks

Silvered Metal and Pietra Dura Table Planter
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare silvered metal desk or tabletop planter inlaid with 12 framed Pietra Dura panels of inlaid
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Late 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Metal

Industrial Bauhaus Art Deco Period Black Metal Desk or Banker's Lamp by Erpees
By Erpees
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful and stylish Erpees table lamp from 1920-1930. If you have an Art Deco or midcentury desk
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Iron

Art Déco German Silvered Metal Pen Tray and Inkwell Decorative Desk Stand by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Déco german silvered/plated metal pen tray and inkwell decorative desk stand by
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate

French Empire Style Desk with Gilt Metal Mounts
Located in Miami, FL
A perfect example of the Bureau Plat. French Empire style desk with wood marquetry and gilt metal
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Early 20th Century Empire Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Metal

English Gilt Metal Ship's Wheel Desk Clock
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
English 19th century gilt metal ship's wheel desk clock retailed by Hannaford, Regent Street
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1890s English Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Metal

British Colonial Military Officer's Campaign Metal Field Desk
By Army & Navy CSL
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare British colonial officer's campaign field desk on stand. Constructed from metal and brass
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Carved Oak and Metal Bureau Desk, 19th-20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Desk with three drawers to the front that has slightly curved legs and a carving centered on the
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Early 20th Century European Rococo Revival Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Metal

Gilt-Metal Mounted and Enamel Banded Agate Desk Seal
Located in Firenze, IT
Shipping policy: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). 19th century banded agate seal F...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Agate

Bureau or Desk, Rosewood, Wood, Metal, Jeanselme Fils Godin et Cie, 19th Century
By Jeanselme Pere & Fils
Located in Madrid, ES
Bureau or desk. Rosewood, wood, metal. Jeanselme Fils Godin et Cie, Paris, France, 19th century
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Scholar Desk
Located in Kastrup, DK
3 part Doctor's desk or Scholar desk in Jumu wood from the city of Suzhou in China, approx. 1900
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Metal

Antique Chinese Scholar Desk
Antique Chinese Scholar Desk
H 31.5 in W 53.94 in D 27.17 in
Large Bauhaus Partners Desk, Green Lacquer, Metal, Steeltube, Germany circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large Bauhaus “Partners desk” (usable from two sides) from Germany around 1930 High gloss lacquered
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1920s German Bauhaus Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Sheet Metal, Steel, Chrome

English Gilt Metal Clock in the Form of a Ship's Wheel
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
English gilt metal desk clock in the form of a ship's wheel with stone handles, retailed by Asser
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1890s English Antique Metal Desks

Galvanized Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique writing desk is a rare find. The galvanized metal surface adds an industrial edge to a
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19th Century American Classical Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Steel

Galvanized Writing Desk
Galvanized Writing Desk
H 29 in W 28.5 in D 48 in
Italian Neoclassical Bleached Walnut Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Italian neoclassical bleached walnut desk circa 1825-1845. 19th century walnut veneered desk with
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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf

Boulle Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
Well-proportioned French black lacquer and Boulle writing desk with metal gallery raised back
Category

19th Century French Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Boulle Writing Desk
Boulle Writing Desk
H 38 in W 31 in D 20 in
Restored Antique Russian Hardwood & Gilt Metal Partner Desk & Leather Armchair
Located in GB
Wer are delighted to offer this beautiful fully restored very large Russian Mahogany & Gilt metal
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1860s Russian Victorian Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Vintage Mission Oak Desk Arts and Crafts
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Mission Oak Desk, attributed to Stickley Brothers, unsigned, American, circa 1910s
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1910s American Mission Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Metal

Vintage Curved Walnut Art Deco Executive Desk
By Lehigh Leopold, John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
desk. Featuring an eye-catching rounded writing surface atop a unique, yet sturdy, T-shaped base, this
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Metal, Brass

English Mahogany and Gold Accented Roll Top Desk
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian style mahogany roll top desk that opens to reveal drawers, letter holders, and a
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Metal, Ormolu

Early 20th Century Viennese Secession oak writing desk
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This luxurious-looking Art Nouveau writing desk was made in about 1910 in the former Austria
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Vintage Boho French Distressed Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Boho writing desk. Made in France and the perfect amount of patina from the
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Metal

English Regency Style Satinwood Desk
Located in New York, NY
English Regency style (circa 1850s) gilt metal mounted satinwood desk with inset brown leather top
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Late 19th Century British Regency Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Leather, Satinwood

English Regency Style Satinwood Desk
English Regency Style Satinwood Desk
H 29.5 in W 51.25 in D 26.5 in
Hepplewhite Sheraton Style Inlaid Mahogany Tambour Writing Desk
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
the leather top removed, the metal tray makes a convenient wine tasting tray or table.
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1920s American Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Metal

Knoll International Complete Office Warren Platner Desk and Sideboards
By Warren Platner
Located in Köln, NRW
Knoll International complete office by Warren Platner desk + sideboards Desk: frame steel
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Metal

French Directoire Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Leather Top Desk
Located in New York, NY
French Directoire (Late 18th Century) mahogany desk with a black leather top surrounded by a
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18th Century French Directoire Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Brass, Metal

French Empire Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
. Back has gilt metal chariot and horse plaque. Top sits on turned trestle legs and stretcher with gilt
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Brass

French Empire Mahogany Writing Desk
French Empire Mahogany Writing Desk
H 31.25 in W 71 in D 33.25 in
Antique French Walnut Bureau Plat Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French walnut bureau plat desk, dating from around the 1900-1910 period. It is
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Walnut Bureau Plat Desk
Antique French Walnut Bureau Plat Desk
H 29.93 in W 44.89 in D 24.02 in
19th Century English Regency Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Desk
Located in New York, NY
English Regency Chinese export (19th Century) black lacquer desk with foliate trim and Chinese
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19th Century British Regency Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Egon Eiermann High Writing Desk Produced by Gustav Veith, 1968
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Köln, NRW
the art and design market! The standing desk is a unique furniture design that, beyond its
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Metal

Early 19th Century Swedish Carved Wood Desk Table with Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish desk table with sliding top from the early 19th century. This antique table from Sweden
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19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Tripod Desk Chair 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Sculptural Tripod Desk Chair 1930s. Great industrial desk chair with a very distinct sculptural
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Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Tripod Desk Chair 1930s
Sculptural Tripod Desk Chair 1930s
H 35.83 in W 16.15 in D 18.51 in
Ronson England 1929 Art Deco Black and Creme Lacquer Rondelight Table Lighter
By Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
A stainless steel lighter designed by Ronson. Very beautiful desk Rondelight lighter, created in
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

French Ebonized Writing Table or Desk with Embossed Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant French bureau writing desk (or table) of ebonized mahogany, in the Louis XVI style
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian antique wooden desk with inlay decorations with light wood, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique wooden desk with inlay decorations with light wood, early 1900s Wooden rectangular
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Metal

Traveling Desk Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Traveling desk box from Georgian England. With Italiante metal carrying handle and lock, hand
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1820s English Early Victorian Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Wood

Traveling Desk Box
Traveling Desk Box
H 10 in W 22.5 in D 18 in
Dutch Art Deco Modernist desk, Netherlands, 1920s
By Tijsseling
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A modestly sized modernist writing desk with an assymetrical design, giving it a Haagse School
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Oak

Dutch Art Deco Modernist desk, Netherlands, 1920s
Dutch Art Deco Modernist desk, Netherlands, 1920s
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H 33.08 in W 39.38 in D 22.05 in
Writing Desk or Table of Mahogany with Leather Top from England
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English writing table or desk of mahogany from the 19th century, featuring a leather top
Category

19th Century English Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Desk accessories, France, French 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Lovely damascened metal smoking kit composed of a tray with branch-shaped handles and four
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Late 19th Century French Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Metal

Desk accessories, France, French 19th Century
Desk accessories, France, French 19th Century
H 3.35 in W 14.97 in D 9.85 in
Pre-War Metal Inkwell with Bird Figurine
Located in Opole, PL
Pre-War Metal Inkwell with Bird Figurine Metal inkwell with a bird figurine, dating back to the
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Early 20th Century European Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Metal

Pre-War Metal Inkwell with Bird Figurine
Pre-War Metal Inkwell with Bird Figurine
H 5.91 in W 11.42 in D 7.09 in
19th Century Grey French Oakwood Partners Desk - Antique Bronze Writing Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extendable, antique French partners desk with a white, grey rectangular top, made of hand carved
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Metal, Bronze

English Kidney Shaped Kneehole Writing Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English kidney shaped kneehole writing desk from the Edwardian era, featuring a demi-lune
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Metal, Brass

French 19th Century Provençal Hand-Carved Walnut Knee Hole Desk with 5 Drawers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 19th century Provençal hand-carved walnut knee hole 5 drawer desk with cabriole legs.
Category

19th Century Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Metal

20th Century Swedish Art Deco Jacarandawood Writing Table - Vintage Bronze Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, in good condition. The rectangular Scandinavian desk has one large drawer in the center and two
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Bronze, Brass, Metal

20th Century French Art Deco Walnut Writing Table - Vintage Office Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
veneered Walnut with a tubular steel footrest, in good condition. The freestanding desk is composed with
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Steel

Rare 19thc French School Bench Desk For Two
Located in Pasadena, CA
Rare 19thc Wooden French School Bench Desk With 2 Slide out compartments. This desk may fit 2
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19th Century French Adirondack Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Bureau Desk in Walnut Cartonnier Writing Office Table Provencal Rustic
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Bureau Desk in Walnut Cartonnier Writing office Table Provencal Rustic . An exquisite
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18th Century French Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Metal

Maison Dominique Domin, Genevriére Art Deco Veneer Writing Desk or Vanity Table
By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Firenze, IT
Exceptionally rare executive corner writing desk or vanity table branded Dominique, Paris. This
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Metal

Fine French Empire Design Oak Twin Pedestal Desk
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this beautiful French Empire design gilt metal mounted oak twin
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Early 20th Century British Empire Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Brass

French 1920s Desk Organizer with Six Drawers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 1920s desk organizer with six drawers.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Metal

French Directoire Period Writing Desk of Walnut and Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French Directoire period writing table or desk of walnut and mahogany from the late 18th
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Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Metal, Brass

18th Century Provencal Hand Carved Walnut Wood Antique Writing Desk Side Table
Located in West Hollywood, CA
table as well. Or as a small bureau writing desk. End table, farm table, console, game table, serving
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18th Century French Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Metal

Large Napoleon III Ebonized Partners’ Desk, circa 1860
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large Napoleon III ebonized partners’ desk, the rectangular leather inset top with copper
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Ebony

19th Oval Apparatus Salver in Yellow Metal
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian OVAL Apparatus SALVER 19th Century In yellow metal, relief decoration with plant elements
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Metal

French Chestnut and Oak Desk from Le Grand Monarque À Chartres, circa 1720
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved, circa 1720, using chestnut and oak woods, this desk was recently part of Le Grand
Category

1720s French Louis XIV Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pen Holder in Silvered Metal, circa 1920
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rectangular pen holder in silvered metal. Ornated with gilt grooves on the top.  
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Metal

Pen Holder in Silvered Metal, circa 1920
Pen Holder in Silvered Metal, circa 1920
H 1.38 in W 11.03 in D 4.73 in
Industrial Iron Desk Decoration Letter Sign, 2000s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made from sheet metal and plastic in good original condition nice patina.
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15th Century and Earlier European Industrial Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Iron, Sheet Metal

19th Century Desk Clock
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A chic, c. 1825 French, looping desk clock with a central timepiece framed in foliate embellished
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1820s French Antique Metal Desks

Materials

Metal, Bronze

19th Century Desk Clock
19th Century Desk Clock
H 10.25 in W 6.25 in D 4.25 in
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Antique Metal Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique metal desks available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique metal desks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. There are all kinds of antique metal desks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique metal desks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Industrial and Art Nouveau antique metal desks are of considerable interest. L.C. Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc, Toledo Metal Furniture Co. and Kaiser Idell each produced beautiful antique metal desks that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Metal Desks?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,462, while they’re typically $55 on the low end and $100,000 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Metal Desks
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to refinish an old metal desk is to start by cleaning the desk. Ensure that the surface is free of dust and rust, then prime the desk with one to two coats of primer. And dependent upon its condition, a coat of any metal paint can freshen up an old metal desk. Browse a wide selection of vintage metal desks on 1stDibs.
  • 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
    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 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.
  • 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 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.