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Antique French Louis XV Walnut Serpentine Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XV Walnut Serpentine Desk is a splendid example of the style, rendered in
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Brass
Italian Venetian Walnut Serpentine Desk
Located in New York, NY
Italian Venetian (18th Century) walnut serpentine shaped desk with 2 side doors and 2 narrow front
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Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique American Inlaid Serpentine Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Late 18th-early 19th century mahogany drop-front writing desk with satinwood banding and marquetry
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Early 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Brass
Gilt Bronze Desk Set
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine English gilt bronze serpentine desk set with bell, sander, inkpot and candleholders.
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Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Bronze
19th Century English Mahogany Serpentine Writing Desk with Single Drawer
Located in Doylestown, PA
English petite mahogany and cherry wood writing desk, England, 1890's.
Exquisite serpentine desk
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1890s English Victorian Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Cherry, Mahogany
19th Century American Mahogany Serpentine Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 19th Century American mahogany serpentine slant front secretary bureau desk.
Nice quality
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1880s American Victorian Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Brass
Antique Chippendale Desk Serpentine Pedestal 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Mahogany Chippendale Style Desk of Serpentine Form.
Circa 1880
The Desk Stands Upon Typical
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1880s Chippendale Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Large Solid Mahogany Victorian Gillows Serpentine Partners Desk, circa 1870
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dorking, GB
or Gillows Lancaster. The solid serpentine shaped drawers are all intricately carved and the desk has
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Bench Made Carved Mahogany Serpentine Front Dovetail Drawers Vanity Desk
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., Kittinger, Baker Furniture Company, Heritage-Henredon, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine Bench Made Carved Mahogany Serpentine Front Dovetail Drawers Vanity Desk Dressing Table.
The
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19th Century American Federal Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Brass
H 34 in W 54 in D 25 in
English Edwardian Fully Fitted Oak Serpentine Roll Top Desk - Twin Pedestal
Located in Leicester, GB
Beautiful English Edwardian double pedestal, roll top oak desk. Handsomely made by ‘HLL’ Harris
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Oak
H 46.07 in W 47.64 in D 26.78 in
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Serpentine Cherry Desk with Parquetry Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique partner desk was created in the Poitou region of France, circa 1790. Made of
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Bronze
H 31.75 in W 60.75 in D 29 in
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 Serpentine Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Outstanding Quality Large Antique Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Partners Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality large antique carved figured mahogany serpentine shaped partners desk having a
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Early 20th Century English Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Other
H 30.12 in W 71.66 in D 42.52 in
19th Century English Mahogany Sideboard w/ Serpentine Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Mahogany Sideboard with Serpentine Front, Crossbanding, & Spade Feet
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19th Century English Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Grand Tour Serpentine Inkwell and Cover Inset with 7 Lava Stone Cameos, 19th C
Located in Spencertown, NY
The 7 cameos of historical figures, fitted with 3 quill holders, 2 inkwells and a pounce pot. The underside of the lid is framed with a circular gouache depicting Naples with Vesuviu...
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Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Serpentine
Antique Serpentine Paperweight, Chinese, Soapstone, Marble, Desktop, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique serpentine paperweight. A Chinese, stone and marble dragon fish figure, dating
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Late 19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Stone, Marble
H 4.14 in W 3.75 in D 5.52 in
Hepplewhite Serpentine Kneehole Table, 18th Century
Located in Southall, GB
Hepplewhite serpentine kneehole table
An 18th century Georgian mahogany Hepplewhite serpentine
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18th Century English Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Mahogany
English Chippendale Mahogany Table Desk
Located in New York, NY
18th-19th century English Chippendale style mahogany table desk with a serpentine shaped front and
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Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
An impressive and extremely well made antique burr walnut leather top desk. This was made in
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Early 1900s British Queen Anne Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Leather, Walnut
18th Century English Chinoiserie Table Desk
Located in Charlottesville, VA
18th century English chinoiserie table desk, having a drop-down front revealing five interior
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18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Lacquer
Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A magnificent and very rare Régence style marquetry inlaid grand bureau plat or writing desk
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Ormolu
Baroque Style Walnut Desk, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A baroque style walnut writing table with a serpentine rectangular top, rounded frieze, deeply
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19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Walnut, Wood
Fabulous 19th Century Side Table or Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous 19th century burr walnut side table or desk of gorgeous quality, finely hand carved
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19th Century English Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century French Bonheur Du Jour Writing Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A pretty French Louis XV style writing desk or ‘bonheur du jour’, the serpentine case veneered in
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Kingwood
19th Century Country French Provincial Walnut Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome 19th century country French provincial diminutive writing table or desk carved from walnut
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Walnut
Fabulous Edwardian Inlaid Desk in the Carlton House Style
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous Edwardian mahogany desk in the Carlton house style, finely carved, line inlaid and cross
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry Lady's Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and well-proportioned 19th century French lady's desk, the case veneered with marquetry
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Late 19th Century European Louis XV Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Kingwood
Bureau Bookcase Oak German Serpentine Front Original Brassware Working Locks
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A large, museum quality, 18th century, German, oak bureau bookcase with a serpentine front
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1740s German Rococo Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Oak
H 86.23 in W 41.74 in D 23.63 in
Early 20th C. Chippendale Style Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th century Chippendale Style Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Secretary Desk. 4 dovetailed
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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Mahogany
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
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1870s Renaissance Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Walnut
H 29.5 in W 34 in D 23 in
Venetian Painted Desk
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A rare, Venetian, serpentine painted writing desk. Six drawers with 4 original keys. Hand painted
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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Maple Secretary Desk Writing Bureau
Located in Dayton, OH
Exquisite and Rare antique American Chippendale Period secretary writing desk or Escritoire. Made
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18th Century Chippendale Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Maple
H 40 in W 40.5 in D 19.75 in
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Kneehole Desk by Maple & Co.
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut kneehole desk by Maple & Co. having a magnificent
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Walnut
H 37.41 in W 48.43 in D 23.63 in
Antique Bureau Plat, French, Walnut, Writing Desk, Louis XV Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bureau plat. A French, walnut and boxwood writing desk in Louis XV revival taste
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Serpentine Desk
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Boxwood, Walnut
H 30.71 in W 36.23 in D 20.28 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
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19th Century French Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Ormolu
Fine English Edwardian Revolving Desk Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
and shell inlaid top rails, shaped and string inlaid arms and closely studded serpentine seat with new
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Early 20th Century English Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Writing Desk, French, Decorative Centre Table, Louis XV Taste, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writing desk. A French, kingwood reverse breakfront decorative centre table in
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Wood
H 29.53 in W 39.57 in D 26.58 in
19th Century French Louis XV Leather Top Rosewood Marquetry & Bronze Ladies Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
serpentine front and bombe sides, stands on cabriole legs dressed with gilt bronze foliate mounts at the
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Bronze
H 30 in W 36 in D 21 in
19th century Petite French Carved Oak Secretary Writing Desk Table Louis XVI
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century Petite French carved oak secretary writing desk Louis XVI style
~Direct from France
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Oak
H 45 in W 35.25 in D 22.25 in
Early 19th Century British Davenport Desk in the Manner of Gillows
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING Early 19C British Rosewood Davenport Desk in the Manner of
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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Hardwood
Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak secretary desk bureau drop front Louis XV Style.
Direct from France, a
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1920s French Louis XV Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Oak
H 43.5 in W 38.75 in D 17 in
Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak secretary desk Bureau drop front Louis XV style.
Direct from France, a
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1920s French Louis XV Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Oak
French Louis XVI Style Writing Desk Bureauplatt, Bronze Gilt Mounts Leather Top
Located in Miami, FL
antique desk stands on elegant cabriole legs decorated at the shoulder with bronze figural floral
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Bronze
H 33.08 in W 82.29 in D 34.45 in
Fine 19th Century French Louis XV Bronze Mounted Kingwood & Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
plat. The writing desk has serpentine shape gilt banding around the top surface, three horizontal
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Bronze
H 31 in W 53.5 in D 28.5 in
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand / Desk Standish
By Edward Barnard & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver inkstand / desk
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
A Stunning Edwardian Desk in the Carlton House Style by Maple of London
By Maple & Co.
Located in Dublin, IE
/4 pierced brass gallery rail. Raised over desk top of serpentine form fitted with a gorgeous green
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Brass
19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in High Point, NC
wonderfully grained and colored mahogany, which has aged perfectly. The center of the desk is serpentined in
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
18th Century, Fall Front Desk
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Richly colored, circa 1790, three-drawer, serpentine, fall front desk from Sicily. The whole
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Wood
19th Century Walnut Partners Desk
Located in Savannah, GA
serpentine in shape. The other side of the desk has a drawer over a cupboard door on the right and left sides
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1890s English George III Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Walnut
French 19th C.Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Bureau-Plat Desk Attr. Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1817-1877). The serpentine shaped rectangular top enclosing a gilt tooled burgundy leather writing
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
H 31.25 in W 78.5 in D 35.5 in
Walnut Slant Front Bureau/Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
This walnut slant front bureau/desk of generous proportions is most likely American. It has an
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19th Century American Chippendale Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Walnut, Pine
Antique Ornate Letter Rack, Italian, Gilt Stationery Stand, Desk Tidy, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ornate letter rack. An Italian, gilt metal stationery stand or desk tidy, dating
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Metal
H 8.67 in W 8.67 in D 3.94 in
Rare 19th Century English Writing Desk
By Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
, with pierced foliate mounts at the knees; the apron, of serpentine form houses three drawers, each
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1860s English Louis XV Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Ormolu
Arts & Crafts Flame Mahogany Knee Hole Writing Desk
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts & Crafts flame mahogany knee hole writing desk.
This superb desk is in one piece it has
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Continental Régence Inspired Commode With Rococo Carved Desk Top
Located in Free Union, VA
An exuberantly carved antique Northern European desk (probably Dutch) of unusual form: a serpentine
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Rococo Revival Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Brass
Italian Burl Walnut Venetian Rococo Slant Front Desk, 18th Century
Located in CH
Italian burl walnut Venetian Rococo slant front desk, 18th century.
A Louis XV period walnut and
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Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Walnut
Antique Bureau, Mahogany, English, Georgian, Desk, 18th Century, circa 1770
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
working height to the fitted desk interior
Raised on splayed bracket feet with serpentine apron
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Mahogany
H 44.3 in W 43.71 in D 20.28 in
Antique Bureau, French, Marble Top, Kingwood, Marquetry Desk, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bureau. A French, marble top, kingwood, marquetry desk dating to the turn of the
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Kingwood
H 44.89 in W 45.48 in D 25.99 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ladies Writing Desk Marquetry Inlay
Located in Wells, ME
French Louis XVI style fall front serpentine lady's writing desk in rosewood with elaborate
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Ormolu
George 11nd small Kneehole Desk in Mahogany, English Circa 1745
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine original antique kneehole desk or dressing table from the mid-18th century, thought
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Serpentine Desk
Materials
Hardwood
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Antique Serpentine Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique serpentine desk for your home. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and walnut, every antique serpentine desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique serpentine desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right antique serpentine desk, those designed in Georgian, Louis XV and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one antique serpentine desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Edwards and Roberts and Waring and Gillows produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Serpentine Desk?
The average selling price for an antique serpentine desk at 1stDibs is $5,058, while they’re typically $600 on the low end and $64,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Serpentine 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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