Antique Railway Desk
Antique Draughtsman's Railway Curves, English, Pearwood, Cartography, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of antique draughtsman's railway curves. An English, pearwood set of drawing
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Railway Desk
Materials
Pearwood
$1,036
H 3.55 in W 14.77 in D 2.17 in
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STUNNING RESTORED ANTIQUE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYS STAMPED TWO SiDE PARTNERS DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
late Victorian Great Western Railways stamped double sided twin pedestal partner desk with extra
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Railway Desk
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 31.89 in W 72.05 in D 38.98 in
Eliel Saarinen, Office / Desk Chair for Finnish State Railways, Oak, Finland
By Finnish State Railways, Eliel Saarinen
Located in High Point, NC
Railways). This present example from the Hallintorakennus administrative building in Helsinki. Produced in
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1910s Finnish Art Nouveau Antique Railway Desk
Materials
Oak
H 36.23 in W 16.74 in D 18.51 in
Eliel Saarinen, Office / Desk Chair for Finnish State Railways, Oak, Finland
By Finnish State Railways, Eliel Saarinen
Located in High Point, NC
Railways). This present example from the Hallintorakennus administrative building in Helsinki. Produced in
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1910s Finnish Art Nouveau Antique Railway Desk
Materials
Oak
H 36.23 in W 16.74 in D 18.51 in
Eliel Saarinen, Office or Desk Chair for Finnish State Railways, Oak, Finland
By Finnish State Railways, Eliel Saarinen
Located in High Point, NC
State Railways). This present example from the Hallintorakennus administrative building in Helsinki
Category
1910s Finnish Art Nouveau Antique Railway Desk
Materials
Oak
H 36.23 in W 16.74 in L 36.23 in
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19th Century English Cased Drawing Set Length of Longest Tool
Located in Buchanan, MI
An 19th century English cased drawing set length of longest tool. Measures: 6 1/4 inches.
Category
19th Century English Antique Railway Desk
Materials
Brass
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Antique Railway Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic antique railway desk available at 1stDibs. Each antique railway desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and oak. Your living room may not be complete without an antique railway desk — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique railway desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Art Nouveau and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique railway desk over the years, but those crafted by Cope and Collinson, Edward & John Barnard and Eliel Saarinen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Antique Railway Desk?
The average selling price for an antique railway desk at 1stDibs is $1,650, while they’re typically $468 on the low end and $125,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Railway 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 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.
- 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.