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Antique Spindle Desk

Victorian Antique Mahogany & Leather Spindle-Back Revolving Desk Chair
By Hillcrest
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Victorian Hillcrest Mahogany Spindle-Back Revolving Desk Chair With Racing Green Leather Seat
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19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Spindle Desk

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Iron, Brass

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 spindle writing desk or library table By
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Spindle Desk

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Copper

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
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Spindle Desk

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Oak

English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Armchair
By Ralph Johnson
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Edwardian English oak Ralph Johnson stamped captains chair A very good looking and well made piece, I have two of these cha...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Spindle Desk

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Oak

Antique English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Armchair
English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Armchair
$1,276 Sale Price
25% Off
H 33.27 in W 22.64 in D 22.84 in
A Victorian Oak Spindle-Back Revolving Desk Chair With Racing Green Leather Seat
By Hillcrest
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Victorian Oak Spindle-Back Revolving Desk Chair With Racing Green Leather Seat & Brass Studs A
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19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Spindle Desk

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Iron

Austrian Hoffman Bentwood Secessionist Table Desk
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Bentwood Secessionist (19/20th Century) table desk with spindle gallery & 3 drawers and
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19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Spindle Desk

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Bentwood

Pair of English Edwardian Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Chairs
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This pair of Edwardian desk chairs were made in the early 20th century from very nice quality oak
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Spindle Desk

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Oak

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Industrial Oak Swivel Desk Chair with Spindle Back 1920s Germany
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
This early 20th-century oak desk chair features a spindle back and a shaped seat for added comfort
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1920s German Industrial Antique Spindle Desk

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Steel

Spanish Early 18th Century Walnut Wood Desk with Spindled Legs and Box Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish early 18th century desk or table. This handsome Spanish desk of walnut features great
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18th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Spindle Desk

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Wood, Walnut

French Walnut Side Table with Spindle-Shaped Legs and Cross Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
French walnut side table with single drawer, spindle-shaped legs and cross stretcher from the
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Late 19th Century French Antique Spindle Desk

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Wood, Walnut

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze and Slag Glass Spindle
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze and slag glass "Grapevine" pattern desk
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Spindle Desk

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Bronze

19th Century, Antique 5-Drawer English Mahogany Writing Desk from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
the desk with simple spindle corners and it rests on attractive turned legs. As seen in photos, minor
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Spindle Desk

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Wood, Mahogany

Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Walnut Cylinder Davenport Desk, circa 1875
Located in Portland, OR
spindled gallery supported by turned columns with ebonized decoration, below a cylinder desk which pulls
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1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Spindle Desk

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Walnut

19th C SEA CAPTAIN'S WINDSOR WRITING ARM CHAIR
Located in Essex, MA
fitted with drawer, raised on 8 turned spindles joined to a plank seat, raised on ring turned front legs
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19th Century Antique Spindle Desk

Antique Folk Art Green Painted Windsor Spindle Back Side Desk Chair Farmhouse
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Hitchcock style Windsor spindle back side chair painted green with a pink rose accent.   
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Spindle Desk

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Hardwood, Paint

Ornate Late Victorian Block Front Drop Front Secretary Desk
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Petaluma, CA
wonderful top section which has a wood border with brass twisted spindles. The interior of the desk offers
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1890s American Late Victorian Antique Spindle Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis Philippe Style Walnut Bureau Commode With Green Marble Top
Located in Sheridan, CO
features two small drawers, several compartments and sides are spindles. Below the desk, there are three
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Late 18th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Spindle Desk

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Marble, Brass

Spindle Back Swivel Desk Chair in Elm and Turned Wrought Iron, Sweden, 1920s
Located in The Hague, NL
This unique swivel desk chair is coming from the private collection of a former boat captain living
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1920s Swedish Rustic Antique Spindle Desk

Materials

Wrought Iron

Regency Rosewood Desk Caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Regency rosewood book carrier or desk caddy, the spindled gallery with two side carrying handles
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1830s English Regency Antique Spindle Desk

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Rosewood

Regency Rosewood Desk Caddy
Regency Rosewood Desk Caddy
H 8.5 in W 17 in D 12.5 in
Oak Standing Desk with Spindle Shelf
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This gorgeous standing desk is made of lovely oak and features three large drawers. The richness of
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1920s American Antique Spindle Desk

Materials

Wood, Oak

Late Victorian Desk Chair in Oak
Located in Tarleton, GB
pad. The antique desk chair has bentwood arms with turned spindle upright supports. The desk chair is
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1920s British Late Victorian Antique Spindle Desk

Materials

Oak

Late Victorian Desk Chair in Oak
Late Victorian Desk Chair in Oak
H 29.93 in W 23.23 in D 22.45 in

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Oak

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Roger Capron coffee table, Herbiers model in beech
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Spindle Desk

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Ceramic, Beech

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Roger Capron coffee table, Herbiers model in beech
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52% Off
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Live Edge Walnut Table Hand Cast Black Steel Pedestal Base by Alabama Sawyer
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2010s American American Craftsman Antique Spindle Desk

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Iron

Brass Modern Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Elegant all brass form with wonderful patina. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Standard L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Spindle Desk

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Brass

Brass Modern Sconce, Made in Italy
Brass Modern Sconce, Made in Italy
$1,450 / item
H 13.25 in W 5.5 in D 9.5 in
Sakura Flushmount / Sconce by Fabio Ltd
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Spindle Desk

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Sakura Flushmount / Sconce by Fabio Ltd
Sakura Flushmount / Sconce by Fabio Ltd
$3,500 / item
H 11 in Dm 22 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Antique Spindle Desk

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Iron

Antique Gustav Stickley Full Size Bed - with THRU KEYS CONSTRUCTION W8120
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Good Antique Gustav Stickley Full Size Bed -mark with RED DECAL as pictured and from early period and NOT a decal from 1916 when he closed his business. W8120 This bed is with origin...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Spindle Desk

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Oak

Rattan Pencil Reed Wall Mounted Mirror
Located in Oxford, GB
This beautifully crafted wall mounted mirror is made of pencil reed rattan, providing a unique and elegant texture. Its durable design adds a touch of sophistication to any room whil...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Antique Spindle Desk

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Rattan, Glass

Rattan Pencil Reed Wall Mounted Mirror
Rattan Pencil Reed Wall Mounted Mirror
$634 / item
H 20.48 in W 15.56 in D 1.78 in
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Located in Malton, GB
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2010s Antique Spindle Desk

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Upholstery

The 'Jaipur' Sofa
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$10,623
H 36.23 in W 102.37 in D 33.47 in
NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel Empire Style 8 Arm Chandelier
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20th Century American Empire Antique Spindle Desk

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Bronze

Knife Walnut Beam Bench 4' Solid Wood + Blackened Steel Bench by Alabama Sawyer
By Alabama Sawyer
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2010s American Rustic Antique Spindle Desk

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Steel

Early 1900 French Arts & Crafts Holophane Copper and Glass Pendant Light, Marked
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Spindle Desk

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Brass

Arts and Crafts Oak Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
An Arts and Crafts table in quarter sawn oak with hexagonal top and shaped undershelf supported on three flat tapered legs ending in arched feet and decorated with trefoil piercework...
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Early 1900s English Antique Spindle Desk

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Oak

Arts and Crafts Oak Table
Arts and Crafts Oak Table
$1,850
H 24 in W 17 in D 17 in
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Pedestal Dining Table
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Located in South Bend, IN
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Spindle Desk

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Oak

Wiener Werkstaette Josef Hoffmann "Graben Cafe" 45 Pendant Re-Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Spindle Desk

Materials

Brass

Jacques Adnet, Mahogany Semicircular Desk, France, circa 1936
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
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1930s French Art Deco Antique Spindle Desk

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Antique Spindle Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique spindle desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, every antique spindle desk was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique spindle desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique spindle desk made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Regency — is very popular. A well-made antique spindle desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Grand Rapids Furniture Co., Thomas Chippendale and Europa Antiques are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Spindle Desk?

An antique spindle desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,090, while the lowest priced sells for $425 and the highest can go for as much as $520,446.
Questions About Antique Spindle Desk
  • 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 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 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.