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Small Victorian 1880 Solid Walnut Knee Hole Writing Desk Lots of Drawers Storage
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
and or as a children’s study desk The top has been refinished to include a strip back stain wax and
Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Study Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique Small Victorian 1880 Solid Walnut Knee Hole Writing Desk Lots of Drawers Storage
Small Victorian 1880 Solid Walnut Knee Hole Writing Desk Lots of Drawers Storage

Small Victorian 1880 Solid Walnut Knee Hole Writing Desk Lots of Drawers Storage

$1,140
H 32.88 in W 42.33 in D 18.9 in
Antique Scholar's Desk, English, Writing Table, Side, Study, Regency, Circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique scholar's desk. An English, mahogany writing or side table, dating to the
Category

1820s British Regency Antique Study Desk

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Antique Scholar's Desk, English, Writing Table, Side, Study, Regency, Circa 1820
Antique Scholar's Desk, English, Writing Table, Side, Study, Regency, Circa 1820

Antique Scholar's Desk, English, Writing Table, Side, Study, Regency, Circa 1820

$3,944
H 31.5 in W 36.03 in D 20.67 in
English Partner Desk Desk, 1870 Writing Desk, Mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
Monumental English partner desk desk, 1870 writing desk, mahogany one sides profiled three-door
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Study Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique English Partner Desk Desk, 1870 Writing Desk, Mahogany
English Partner Desk Desk, 1870 Writing Desk, Mahogany

English Partner Desk Desk, 1870 Writing Desk, Mahogany

$4,530 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30.32 in W 66.15 in D 39.38 in
Kneehole Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. This desk features a rich chestnut hue, perfect for an office or private study, demonstrating how
Category

1860s English Antique Study Desk

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Kneehole Desk
Kneehole Desk

Kneehole Desk

$4,875
H 27 in W 41 in D 27.5 in
Writing Desk
Located in London, England
Single drawer French mahogany writing table. Circa 1900. H 76cm (AH 58cm) x W 100cm x D 55cm
Category

Early 1900s Antique Study Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Writing Desk
Writing Desk

Writing Desk

$1,634
H 29.93 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
Partners Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite early 19th-century English mahogany partner's desk is characterized by its robust
Category

1820s English Antique Study Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Partners Desk
Partners Desk

Partners Desk

$12,500
H 30 in W 49 in D 36.5 in
Writing Desk
Located in London, England
French two drawer bureau plat with brass moulds and parquetry inlaid top. Circa 1900. H 75cm (AH 63cm) x W 111cm x D 66cm Please be in touch for an accurate shipping quote.
Category

Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Study Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Writing Desk
Writing Desk

Writing Desk

$5,165
H 28.35 in W 43.71 in D 25.6 in
English antique desk
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
A beautiful, pure antique burl walnut desk with a leather top. It is in perfect, original condition
Category

1830s Antique Study Desk

Materials

Walnut

English Antique desk
English antique desk

English antique desk

$3,843
H 29.73 in W 53.55 in D 31.5 in
Sheraton Tambour Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
A smart and tailored Sheraton correspondence desk in figured satinwood having a multi-drawer
Category

1820s English Sheraton Antique Study Desk

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Sheraton Tambour Desk
Sheraton Tambour Desk

Sheraton Tambour Desk

$7,900
H 39 in W 30 in D 22 in
High Adjustable Architect's Desk, Writing Desk, circa 1800
Located in Greven, DE
Antique height-adjustable desk, architect's table, around 1800 France Mahogany circa 1800
Category

Early 1800s French Louis XVI Antique Study Desk

Materials

Mahogany

High Adjustable Architect's Desk, Writing Desk, circa 1800
High Adjustable Architect's Desk, Writing Desk, circa 1800

High Adjustable Architect's Desk, Writing Desk, circa 1800

$7,923
H 30.71 in W 33.08 in D 19.69 in
Mahogany Partners' Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
A 19th century English partners' desk in nicely figured mahogany with a plinth top and molded edges
Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Study Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mahogany Partners' Desk
Mahogany Partners' Desk

Mahogany Partners' Desk

$9,500
H 31 in W 54 in D 35 in
Finely Carved Renaissance Study Set, Late 1800s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Villa Campari. Study sideboard 224x62x121H, serving sideboard 183x50x132h, table 185x83x82.
Category

1890s Italian Antique Study Desk

Materials

Walnut

Finely Carved Renaissance Study Set, Late 1800s
Finely Carved Renaissance Study Set, Late 1800s

Finely Carved Renaissance Study Set, Late 1800s

$17,738 / set
H 47.64 in W 88.19 in D 24.41 in
Chippendale Partners' Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine George II mahogany partner's desk in the manner of Thomas Chippendale. Possessing a
Category

Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Study Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Chippendale Partners' Desk
Chippendale Partners' Desk

Chippendale Partners' Desk

$25,000
H 31 in W 79.5 in D 37.5 in
Mahogany partners desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany partners desk the rectangular top with inset leather having tooled border, enclosed by a
Category

19th Century British Antique Study Desk

Materials

Wood

Mahogany partners desk
Mahogany partners desk

Mahogany partners desk

$6,266
H 30 in W 54 in D 36 in
English Carved Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 19th century English bleached and limed carved pine desk. 1860. Code: 9008 Dimensions: W
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Study Desk

Materials

Pine

English Carved Desk
English Carved Desk

English Carved Desk

$4,468
H 29 in W 59.5 in D 27 in
Carved mahogany desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany dressing table or desk. The large rectangular well-figured inverted breakfront top, above
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Study Desk

Materials

Wood

Carved mahogany desk
Carved mahogany desk

Carved mahogany desk

$3,287
H 33 in W 55.5 in D 24 in
Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Excellent quality three piece Chippendale style mahogany desk, solid mahogany, brass handles
Category

19th Century European Chippendale Antique Study Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Mahogany Pedestal Desk

Mahogany Pedestal Desk

$2,140
H 30 in W 48 in D 27 in
Mahogany Carlton House Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
This elegant Carlton House desk is crafted from rich mahogany with a beautiful polished finish
Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Study Desk

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Carlton House Desk
Mahogany Carlton House Desk

Mahogany Carlton House Desk

$3,347
H 39 in W 55 in D 27 in
Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Top Quality Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk Item Code: 1378 A truly outstanding example of a
Category

19th Century English Antique Study Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk
Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk

Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk

$7,379
H 30.32 in W 64.97 in D 50.01 in
Tony Selmersheim desk
By Tony Selmersheim
Located in Philadelphia, PA
desk by Tony Selmersheim is fabricated in pearwood and satinwood, with inlays of purpleheart and other
Category

1910s French Art Deco Antique Study Desk

Materials

Pearwood, Purpleheart, Satinwood

Tony Selmersheim desk
Tony Selmersheim desk

Tony Selmersheim desk

$39,500
H 28 in W 51 in D 30 in
English Lady's Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English lady's writing desk table, table desk, or telephone table. Has quatrefoil backsplash. In
Category

18th Century British George III Antique Study Desk

Materials

Oak

English Lady's Writing Desk
English Lady's Writing Desk

English Lady's Writing Desk

$3,000
H 39 in W 33.5 in D 23 in
Mahogany twin pedestal desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany twin pedestal desk, the moulded square edge top, inset with tooled hide, above one large
Category

19th Century British Antique Study Desk

Materials

Wood

Mahogany twin pedestal desk
Mahogany twin pedestal desk

Mahogany twin pedestal desk

$5,903
H 30.5 in W 54 in D 30.5 in
English Mahogany Child's Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 19th century English mahogany child's desk with leather inserted top. 1880. Opening under
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Study Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English Mahogany Child's Desk
English Mahogany Child's Desk

English Mahogany Child's Desk

$738
H 28.5 in W 34.5 in D 19.5 in
Louis XVI French Desk
Located in Austin, TX
French Louis XVI style desk made of mahogany that has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous
Category

1920s French Louis XVI Antique Study Desk

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI French Desk
Louis XVI French Desk

Louis XVI French Desk

$5,950
H 31.5 in W 58.75 in D 31.5 in
Biedermeier Cigar Desk
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Biedermeier cigar desk made of solid oak with etched glass flip top with interior compartments.
Category

19th Century Antique Study Desk

Materials

Oak

Biedermeier Cigar Desk
Biedermeier Cigar Desk

Biedermeier Cigar Desk

$5,722
H 33 in W 16.5 in D 14 in
Biedermeier Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful example of form and function from the Biedermeier period. Constructed in the Austrian Empire of sturdy Fir with Walnut veneers cut in profile as well as on the burl. A fo...
Category

1850s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Study Desk

Materials

Walnut, Fir

Biedermeier Writing Desk
Biedermeier Writing Desk

Biedermeier Writing Desk

$3,710
H 30 in W 39.25 in D 23.75 in
Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk, late 19th century, with green leather top have three drawers
Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Study Desk

Materials

Brass

Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk

Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk

$1,800
H 30.5 in W 48 in D 23.5 in
Biedermeier Butler Desk
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Biedermeier butler desk made of flamed birchwood, ebonized handles, brass keys. Drop front writing
Category

19th Century Antique Study Desk

Biedermeier Butler Desk
Biedermeier Butler Desk

Biedermeier Butler Desk

$7,200 Sale Price
67% Off
H 42.5 in W 50.5 in D 26 in
Chinese Elm Writing Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Elm Writing Desk, 19th century, having four drawers with brass butterfly form drawer pulls
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Study Desk

Materials

Brass

Chinese Elm Writing Desk
Chinese Elm Writing Desk

Chinese Elm Writing Desk

$1,300
H 33 in W 44.5 in D 23 in
18th Century Italian Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
sophisticated study, library, or as a unique addition to any interior. This desk embodies the beauty and history
Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Study Desk

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Italian Desk
18th Century Italian Desk

18th Century Italian Desk

$6,950
H 30 in W 44.75 in D 21.125 in
Biedermeier Butler Desk
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Biedermeier butler desk made of oak, inlaid ebonized wood, ebonized columns, and brass hardware
Category

19th Century Antique Study Desk

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Butler Desk
Biedermeier Butler Desk

Biedermeier Butler Desk

$7,200 Sale Price
67% Off
H 46 in W 48.5 in D 32 in
Mahogany inlaid writing desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany inlaid desk. The top with inset green leather surrounded by a mahogany inlaid border
Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Study Desk

Materials

Wood

Mahogany inlaid writing desk
Mahogany inlaid writing desk

Mahogany inlaid writing desk

$5,192
H 30.5 in W 48 in D 28.5 in
Swedish Painted Writing Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty early 19th century Swedish painted pine writing desk. 1820. Kneehole: 20.5-inches x 26
Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Study Desk

Materials

Pine

Swedish Painted Writing Desk
Swedish Painted Writing Desk

Swedish Painted Writing Desk

$3,656
H 30.5 in W 41.5 in D 22 in
Antique Pedestal Desk
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine quality figured mahogany pedestal desk: Good model with raised drawer mouldings, false
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Study Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Pedestal Desk
Antique Pedestal Desk

Antique Pedestal Desk

$5,300
H 30.5 in W 48 in D 30 in
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 Study Desk

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Boulle Writing Desk
Boulle Writing Desk

Boulle Writing Desk

$9,750
H 38 in W 31 in D 20 in
Desk, Germany, around 1930.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Desk, Germany, around 1930. Very good condition, after professional renovation. Wood: oak
Category

Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Antique Study Desk

Materials

Oak

Desk, Germany, around 1930.
Desk, Germany, around 1930.

Desk, Germany, around 1930.

$2,577
H 31.5 in W 69.69 in D 33.86 in
George I Walnut Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine early Georgian walnut kneehole desk, the top with well figured quarter veneered book-matched
Category

Early 18th Century English George I Antique Study Desk

Materials

Walnut

George I Walnut Desk
George I Walnut Desk

George I Walnut Desk

$7,900
H 29.5 in W 34 in D 19 in
Antique Edwardian Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique Edwardian writing desk. This was made in England, it dates from the 1900-1910
Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Study Desk

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Edwardian Writing Desk
Antique Edwardian Writing Desk

Antique Edwardian Writing Desk

$2,482
H 33.08 in W 42.13 in D 18.9 in
1870s French Ebonized Desk
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1870s Ebonized leather top French desk with brass accents. Leather top has worn spots as shown in
Category

1870s Antique Study Desk

Materials

Wood

1870s French Ebonized Desk
1870s French Ebonized Desk

1870s French Ebonized Desk

$2,500
H 29.5 in W 46.5 in D 25.25 in
19th-century French writing desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
This exquisite 19th-century French writing desk, or bureau de dame, showcases the elegance and
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Study Desk

Materials

Walnut

19th-century French writing desk
19th-century French writing desk

19th-century French writing desk

$3,824
H 38.5 in W 38 in D 23.5 in
1900s French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
Experience the rich history and craftsmanship of the early 1900s with this French wooden desk, an
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Study Desk

Materials

Wood

1900s French Wooden Desk
1900s French Wooden Desk

1900s French Wooden Desk

$4,995
H 46 in W 42.9 in D 24.6 in
Antique Italian Inlaid Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant Italian walnut secretary desk features a slanted fall-front that opens to reveal
Category

Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Study Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Inlaid Secretary Desk
Antique Italian Inlaid Secretary Desk

Antique Italian Inlaid Secretary Desk

$1,200
H 35 in W 33 in D 15 in
Smaller secession writing desk
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Smaller secession writing desk in very nice original condition.
Category

1910s Hungarian Jugendstil Antique Study Desk

Materials

Brass

Smaller secession writing desk
Smaller secession writing desk

Smaller secession writing desk

$1,892
H 31.89 in W 39.38 in D 22.84 in
Antique Jewelers/Watchmakers Desk
By Rolex
Located in East Freetown, MA
Antique two tone watchmakers/jewelers desk with fifteen drawers, two shelves and canvas surfaced
Category

Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Study Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Jewelers/Watchmakers Desk
Antique Jewelers/Watchmakers Desk

Antique Jewelers/Watchmakers Desk

$959 Sale Price
56% Off
H 40 in W 40 in D 20 in
Neoclassical Style French Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique French Neoclassical leather topped desk with three drawers. Finished in a painted hunter
Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Study Desk

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Neoclassical Style French Desk
Neoclassical Style French Desk

Neoclassical Style French Desk

$3,500
H 30 in W 39.5 in D 24.5 in
Antique French Walnut Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful walnut bookcase piece that can be used as a desk or work table. Made of robust walnut
Category

1890s French Baroque Antique Study Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Walnut Desk
Antique French Walnut Desk

Antique French Walnut Desk

$3,975
H 29.7 in W 38.2 in D 25.2 in
Leather Topped Desk in Walnut
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This distinguished leather-topped desk exudes classic Victorian charm. Constructed from sturdy
Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Study Desk

Materials

Walnut

Leather Topped Desk in Walnut
Leather Topped Desk in Walnut

Leather Topped Desk in Walnut

$4,875
H 31 in W 36 in D 23 in
Biedermeier Writing Desk, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small Biedermeier writing desk in walnut, raised on tapered square legs with brass sabots and
Category

19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Study Desk

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Writing Desk, 19th Century
Biedermeier Writing Desk, 19th Century

Biedermeier Writing Desk, 19th Century

$4,138
H 29.93 in W 32.29 in D 21.07 in
19th century Tuscan library desk
Located in Jesteburg, DE
A beautiful desk, library table or console table possibly having been used as a writing desk. Great
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Study Desk

Materials

Walnut

19th century Tuscan library desk
19th century Tuscan library desk

19th century Tuscan library desk

$4,020
H 30.91 in W 72.05 in D 30.71 in
Antique Regency Escritoire Desk
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Sheraton style escritoire desk. This was made in England, it dates from around
Category

1910s British Sheraton Antique Study Desk

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Regency Escritoire Desk
Antique Regency Escritoire Desk

Antique Regency Escritoire Desk

$1,066
H 34.65 in W 25.6 in D 19.3 in
Art Deco desk – France 1920
Located in Girona, Girona
Art Deco desk in solid mahogany, stained and French polished, solid oak interiors with 4 drawers
Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Study Desk

Materials

Brass

Art Deco desk – France 1920
Art Deco desk – France 1920

Art Deco desk – France 1920

$10,761
H 31.5 in W 55.91 in D 29.53 in
Carl Malmsten Veneered Pedestal Desk
By Carl Malmsten
Located in New York, NY
Veneered Pedestal Desk designed by Carl Malmsten (1923) Desk includes floral motifs, a central
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Study Desk

Materials

Wood

Carl Malmsten Veneered Pedestal Desk
Carl Malmsten Veneered Pedestal Desk

Carl Malmsten Veneered Pedestal Desk

$7,500
H 30.32 in W 64.57 in D 33.47 in
Antique Victorian English Oak Writing Desk / Partner Desk with a Leather Top
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this large, unique, and antique Victorian English oak writing desk / library table
Category

19th Century Classical Roman Antique Study Desk

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

Antique Victorian English Oak Writing Desk / Partner Desk with a Leather Top
Antique Victorian English Oak Writing Desk / Partner Desk with a Leather Top

Antique Victorian English Oak Writing Desk / Partner Desk with a Leather Top

$6,137
H 31.89 in W 72.05 in D 59.45 in
Late George III Mahogany Desk
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late George III mahogany desk with fitted drawers, the top with inset writing surface and strung
Category

1790s English Sheraton Antique Study Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Late George III Mahogany Desk
Late George III Mahogany Desk

Late George III Mahogany Desk

$5,971
H 29 in W 46 in D 19 in
19th Century Italian Inlaid Desk
Located in New York, NY
A stunning bone-inlaid walnut desk with scroll apron and pierced Baroque legs. Italy, late 19th
Category

1880s Italian Baroque Revival Antique Study Desk

Materials

Bone, Walnut, Ivory

19th Century Italian Inlaid Desk
19th Century Italian Inlaid Desk

19th Century Italian Inlaid Desk

$12,000
H 32 in W 50 in D 29 in
French Art Deco Cerused Desk
By André Arbus, Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet, Francisque Chaleyssin, Maxime Old
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco Cerused Desk. Offered is a shapely French Art Deco cerused oak desk or writing
Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Study Desk

Materials

Oak

French Art Deco Cerused Desk
French Art Deco Cerused Desk

French Art Deco Cerused Desk

$9,850
H 30.5 in W 64.75 in D 31.25 in
20th Century Portuguese Romantic Desk
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Romantic desk with four drawers. With an elegant and symmetrical design, the piece is made of light
Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Late Victorian Antique Study Desk

Materials

Wood

20th Century Portuguese Romantic Desk
20th Century Portuguese Romantic Desk

20th Century Portuguese Romantic Desk

$946
H 29.14 in W 50.01 in D 25.99 in
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Antique Study Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique study desk for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, every antique study desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique study 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 study desk, those designed in Victorian, Georgian and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one antique study desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Tiffany Studios, Gillows of Lancaster & London and Maple & Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Study Desk?

The average selling price for an antique study desk at 1stDibs is $3,791, while they’re typically $2 on the low end and $1,740,240 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Study Desk
  • What is an antique Davenport desk?
    2 Answers
    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.
  • What are antique desks called?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I know if my roll top desk is antique?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How much is my antique secretary desk worth?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I know if my antique roll top desk?
    1 Answer
    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.

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