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Swiss Gilt-Brass with Painted Swiss Landscape Oval Desk Clock
Located in Delft, NL
Swiss gilt-brass with painted Swiss landscape oval desk clock A Swiss oval desk clock, made by
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Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Brass

Victorian 1880 Oval Desk Box in .925 Sterling Silver with Brown Faux Tortoise
Located in Miami, FL
A Victorian oval desk box. Beautiful and very attractive desk box, created in London England
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Oval Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1800
Located in Greding, DE
An elegant oval writing desk crafted from mahogany, circa 1800. The desk stands on tall, tapered
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Early 1800s Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Oval Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1800
Oval Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1800
H 30.12 in W 50.6 in D 33.08 in
Austrian Biedermeier Ebonized Oval Table Desk
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (circa 1825) ebonized oval top table desk with maple trim and pearwood inlaid
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Wood, Pearwood, Maple

English Chippendale Style Oval Mahogany Desk
Located in New York, NY
English Chippendale style (19th Century) oval mahogany desk with gallery top and drawer.
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19th Century British Chippendale Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Bleached Biedermeier Oval Burlwood Desk or Console Table circa 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bleached Biedermeier Oval Burlwood Desk or Console Table, probably Austrian, circa mid 19th Century
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Wood, Burl

Table Rent Center Desk Tavolino Tuscan Italian Walnut Oval Baroque
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
. - Stunning 2.5cm thick, detachable, oval top with stunning patina. - Characteristic single drawer accessible
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Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Walnut

English 19th Century Georgian Style Mahogany Oval Partners Desk with Leather Top
Located in New York, NY
English Georgian (19th century) mahogany oval partners desk with fretwork carved doors and brown
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English 1870s Faux Bamboo Walnut Desk with Oval Top, Drawers and Root Style Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English faux bamboo walnut desk from the late 19th century, with oval shaped top, two drawers
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Late 19th Century English Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Walnut

English Mahogany Oval Sea Captains Leather Top Desk, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany oval sea captains desk with hinged leather top concealing two upper hidden
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Brass

VICTORIAN 1880 Carved Wood Desk Oval Box With Hunting Dog Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Late Victorian carved wood oval box. Stupendous antique oval desk box, created in England during
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Wood

Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely gorgeous Queen Anne Style pedestal desk. Made of walnut, butterflied
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Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk
Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk
H 29 in W 54 in D 33 in
English Sheraton Mahogany Kneehole Partners Desk
Located in New York, NY
19th century English Sheraton style light mahogany kneehole partners desk with oval leather top and
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19th Century English Sheraton Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Antique American Chippendale Slant Front Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A beautifully crafted late 18th Century Slant Front Desk with dovetailed top and drawers, fine
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Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Brass

Desk by Joseph Danhauser, Vienna around 1820
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier desk with oval table top and curved base. The legs consist of conical, fluted columns
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Cherry

Large Francois Linke Roll Top Desk
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large and very fine Francois Linke roll top desk French late 19th-early 20th century Bureau a
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Early 1900s Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Wood

Large Francois Linke Roll Top Desk
Large Francois Linke Roll Top Desk
H 49 in W 58 in D 32 in
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
, it dates from around 1890-1900. This is very well made and is a useful size, the oval top has an
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1890s British Edwardian Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Writing Table / Desk
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Writing Table / Desk
H 29.93 in W 35.83 in D 18.12 in
Late Victorian Freestanding Satinwood Carlton House Desk
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Victorian freestanding satinwood Carlton House desk, the curved rectangular top with the
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century Gustavian Buffet with Fall Front Desk
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
buffet features a fall front desk with decorative oval-reeded panels. A very useful decorative storage
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Wood

A Very Fine Edwardian Carlton House Style Desk
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine Edwardian richly patinated and beautifully figured mahogany Carlton House style desk of
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Edwardian Quality Freestanding Mahogany Inlaid Pedestal Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality freestanding mahogany inlaid pedestal desk having a quality attractive
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Other

Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Double Faced Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Double Faced desk has captured the essence of the
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Brass

Very Large Mahogany Centrepiece Partners’ Desk in the Chippendale Style
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A very large mahogany centrepiece partners’ desk in the Chippendale style, attributed to Maples or
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Early 1900s English Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Chippendale Style Mahogany And Satinwood Inlaid Partner's Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
with warm-toned, light brown satinwood inlays. The desk showcases a unique oval profile with an inlaid
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19th Century English Chippendale Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
19th century French Louis XV style ormolu mounted writing desk French, Late 19th Century Height
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Ormolu

Oversized Desk Compendium
By Henri Marc, Paris 1
Located in Amersham, GB
A desk compendium of unusually large size. This eight day clock, barometer and thermometer housed
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1880s French Industrial Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel, Steel, Nickel

Oversized Desk Compendium
Oversized Desk Compendium
H 8.47 in W 9.85 in D 3.35 in
19th Century English Satinwood Carlton House Desk Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dublin, IE
An exceptional 19th century satinwood Carlton House desk attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, the
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Victorian Mahogany Architects Desk by Edwards & Roberts 19th Century
Located in London, GB
wood crossbanded Architects desk by the renowned Victorian retailer and cabinet makers Edwards
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Architect’s Desk attr. Gillows of Lancaster circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III MAHOGANY ARCHITECT'S DESK IN MANNER OF GILLOWS OF LANCASTER England, circa 1790 with
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18th Century English George III Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

French Oval Marble Top Cafe or Bistro Table with Classic Superb Iron Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exquisite French marble top oval cafe table or writing desk with a classic Provincial iron base
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Carrara Marble, Iron

French 19th Century Charles X Period Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning French 19th century Charles X period Rosewood and brass inlaid desk. The unique and most
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19th Century French Charles X Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XIV Parquet Desk ~ Dining Table in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Parquet Desk ~ Dining Table in Stripped Oak is a jewel of the
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Oak

Swedish Gustavian Style 1850s Painted Desk with Single Drawer and Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style desk from circa 1850 with tan painted finish, single drawer, fluted
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique French Burr Walnut Sevres & Ormolu Mounted Writing Table Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
frieze features a usefull drawer with oval ormolu frames housing Sèvres plaques hand painted with floral
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1870s French Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Ormolu

19th Oval Apparatus Salver in Yellow Metal
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 Oval Desk

Materials

Metal

Set of Desk and Writing Instruments in Fitted Leather Box, 19th Century
Located in Great Barrington, MA
piece fits into the oval shaped leather box and makes a lovely display or fabulous addition to a
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19th Century French Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Agate, Silver

19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Oval Pen Tray
Located in London, GB
An attractive early 19th century Regency period bronze and Ormolu oval Pen Tray, with thistle
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Empire St. Oval Ormolu Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite French 19th century Empire st. oval ormolu inkwell. The inkwell is raised by pawed
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19th Century French Empire Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Ormolu

Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish
By Walter and John Barnard
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/ desk standish; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This magnificent, fine and
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1880s English Victorian Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Sterling Silver

Oak Writing Desk, circa 1860
Located in Evergreen, CO
keyholes and border of the face of the desk, small flowers on the drawers, and repetitive oval and circular
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Oak

Oak Writing Desk, circa 1860
Oak Writing Desk, circa 1860
H 46.5 in W 50.5 in D 23 in
English Pine Slant Top Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
English pine slant top desk, with beautiful honey color and patina throughout, the interior with
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1830s English Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Brass, Steel

English Pine Slant Top Desk
English Pine Slant Top Desk
H 41.5 in W 41.75 in D 24 in
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/ desk standish; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This magnificent, fine and
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Sterling Silver

Asprey Desk Set and Document Holder, English, circa 1875
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Incline Village, NV
addition to a desk area decorating scheme. Dimensions: oval stand is 13 1/4” long x. 10” deep x 2” high
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1870s English Victorian Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Walnut and Marquetry Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
this period. The walnut writing desk is composed of an oval body which is covered with tooled
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Walnut and Marquetry Writing Desk
Antique Walnut and Marquetry Writing Desk
H 27.17 in W 37.41 in D 26.38 in
Walker & Hall Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Glass Desk Standish
By Walker & Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver and glass desk
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Sterling Silver

George 111 Period Mahogany & inlaid Kneehole desk
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Dereham, GB
George 111 Period Mahogany & inlaid Kneehole desk Mahogany top with Satinwood Banded inlay
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Desk Set, By George Betjemann for Aspreys, London 1921
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Art Deco Onyx, Lapis & Silver Desk Set, By George Betjemann for Aspreys, London, 1921 This
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Onyx

Antique Grand Tour Italian Vatican Micro-Mosaic Marble Desk Weight 19th Century
Located in London, GB
desk weight, in the form of a miniature table, circa 1870 in date. The cartouche shaped table top with
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1870s Italian Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Agate, Malachite, Onyx, Granite, Marble, Porphyry

Antique French Regency Grand Tour Bronze Crystal Desk Set Inkstand Encrier 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
rectangular bronze body with twin trays with stunning reeded cast detailing, the central oval well with lift
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19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Figured Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Knee Hole Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique figured mahogany serpentine shaped knee hole desk having an appealing quality
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1920s English Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Period Massachusetts Mahogany Secretary Desk with Cylinder Tambour
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a Federal mahogany two part secretary desk, with a dentil molded cornice
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Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Brass

French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Writing Desk/ Bonheur du Jour
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Writing Desk / Bonheur du Jour—Circa 1900s This exquisite French
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Ormolu

Large Gilt Brass Engraved Oval Table Clock by Thomas Cole
By Thomas Cole (Clockmaker)
Located in London, GB
A large oval strut clock By Thomas Cole The case constructed from gilt brass and designed to be
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19th Century English Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Bureau, Mahogany, English, Georgian, Desk, 18th Century, circa 1770
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bureau in light mahogany. An English, Georgian desk dating to the mid-18th
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Mahogany

New England Hepplewhite Step Back Tambour Flip Top Secretary Desk
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Hepplewhite tambour secretary flip top desk. Composed of mahogany solids and figured
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1790s American Hepplewhite Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Brass

English Late 19th Century Skeleton Clock with Oval Glass Dome
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English Late 19th Century Skeleton Clock Protected by a Glass Dome.
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1890s English Other Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century 3-Piece Diminutive Lacquer Secretary Desk with Nice Chinoiserie
Located in Milford, NH
A fine three-piece diminutive black lacquer secretary desk with extensive chinoiserie or japanned
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Sheraton Style American Bowfront Sideboard with Dropdown Desk
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Savannah, GA
flame grained mahogany which is bookmatched in front, Sheraton style oval brass pulls, five other deep
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1810s American Sheraton Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Cushion Drawer Brown Leather Partner Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
in stock for some time. The desk leather is oval which is very rare, it adds a sense of occasion to
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Leather, Walnut

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony and Brass Inlaid Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional French 19th century Napoleon III period ebony and brass inlaid desk. The oval shaped
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Oval Desk

Materials

Brass

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Antique Oval Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique oval desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, every antique oval desk was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique oval desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique oval desk, those designed in Georgian, Neoclassical and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique oval desk over the years, but those crafted by Heywood Brothers & Co., Paul Sormani and Thomas Cole (Clockmaker) are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Oval Desk?

The average selling price for an antique oval desk at 1stDibs is $7,200, while they’re typically $149 on the low end and $175,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Oval Desk
  • 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 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.