What are antique desks called?

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.

What is an antique Davenport desk?

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.

How do I know if my roll top desk is antique?

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?

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?

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.

Bauhaus Antique Desks

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Armchair in Wood and Chrome, Style: Bauhaus, German, 1940

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Armchair Wood and chrome Year: 1940 Country: Germany If you are looking for a desk chair to match

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Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Armchair in Wood and Chrome, Style: Bauhaus, German, 1940

H 31.5 in W 21.26 in D 16.15 in

Armchair in Wood and Chrome, Style: Bauhaus, German, 1940

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. Bauhaus The Staatliche Bauhaus (house state-building) or simple The Bauhaus, was the school of the design

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Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Armchair in Wood and Chrome, Style: Bauhaus, German, 1940

H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 15.75 in

Desk, Black Marble, 225x75x75cm Triangular secret compartment Handcrafted, pc1/1

By FELIX SCHWAKE

Located in Bochum, DE

Desk by FELIX SCHWAKE FS 418-2 CM L225 B75 H75 IN L88,58 B29,53 H29,53 Grand Antique Marble, black

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21st Century and Contemporary European Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

Desk, Black Marble, 225x75x75cm Triangular secret compartment Handcrafted, pc1/1

H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 88.59 in

France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

French desk style: Biedermeier Year 1847 It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. If you are

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Antique 1840s French Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847

H 48.04 in W 19.69 in D 55.12 in

Desk in Wood and chrome, France, 1940

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

(AIFAF)" Desk Year 1940 French Wood and chrome Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Desk in Wood and chrome, France, 1940

H 30.52 in W 42.92 in D 23.63 in

French Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials: Wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Art Deco Desk Year 1920 French Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and sophisticated

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

French Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials: Wood

H 42.13 in W 16.15 in D 33.08 in

Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

French Desk Book: Buenos Aires Art Deco y Racionalismo Author: Mimi Bohm Page: 68 Year: 1920 It is

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France

H 45.28 in W 26.78 in D 15.75 in

Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

French Desk Year: 1940 It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The quality of the

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France

H 31.11 in W 36.62 in D 22.05 in

Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France

H 63.78 in W 44.49 in D 19.69 in

Desk in Wood, 1900, Made in France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood

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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Desk in Wood, 1900, Made in France

H 51.19 in W 29.14 in D 22.05 in

France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Material: Wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

French desk style: Art Deco Year 1920 Finish: polyurethanic lacquer. It is an elegant and

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Material: Wood

H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 59.06 in

French Desk with Horses in Wood, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Art Deco desk Year 1920 French It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. It has a large work

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

French Desk with Horses in Wood, 1920

H 44.49 in W 16.54 in D 29.93 in

France Desk Art Deco, 1930, Material, Wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

French desk style: Art Deco Year 1920 Material: carved wood It is an elegant and sophisticated

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

France Desk Art Deco, 1930, Material, Wood

H 30.32 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in

Desk Style: Art Deco, 1930, France, Material: Wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Desk Year 1930 French Wood Finish: polyurethanic lacquer. It is an elegant and sophisticated dream

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Desk Style: Art Deco, 1930, France, Material: Wood

H 31.89 in W 25.99 in D 61.82 in

France Desk Art Deco, 1930, Material: Carved Wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

French Desk Style: Art Deco Year 1920 Material: carved wood It is an elegant and sophisticated

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

France Desk Art Deco, 1930, Material: Carved Wood

H 30.32 in W 30.71 in D 51.19 in

American Desk Armchair, 1950

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Art Deco desk chair Wood Year: 1950 If you are looking for a desk chair to match your desk, we

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Wood

American Desk Armchair, 1950

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 18.9 in

American Desk Armchair, 1970

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Why are there so many antiques in

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Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

American Desk Armchair, 1970

H 31.89 in W 27.96 in D 23.63 in

Amazing Desk Art Deco 1930 France Wood Zebrano

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Desk Year 1930 French Wood is Zebrano Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Amazing Desk Art Deco 1930 France Wood Zebrano

H 31.11 in W 26.78 in D 100.4 in

Desk Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty , 1900, France, Wood

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Desk Style: Art Nouveau or Modernism or Jugendstil Year: 1900 Materials :wood. We have specialized

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Desk Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty , 1900, France, Wood

H 31.5 in W 30.71 in D 49.22 in

Desk in Wood, 1920, Sign: Made in France 7382

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

French Desk Sign: Made in France 7382 Year: 1920 It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Desk in Wood, 1920, Sign: Made in France 7382

H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in

Art Deco Desks in Wood, 1930, Made in France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

French Desk style: Art Deco Year: 1930 Material: wood It is an elegant and sophisticated dream

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Art Deco Desks in Wood, 1930, Made in France

H 43.31 in W 30.32 in D 16.54 in

Desk, 1950, Materials: Wood and Bronze, Made in France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

French Desk style: Art Deco Year: 1940 Material: Wood and bronze It is an elegant and sophisticated

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Desk, 1950, Materials: Wood and Bronze, Made in France

H 30.71 in W 51.19 in D 22.84 in

Desk Art Deco in Wood, 1930, Made in France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

French Desk style: Art Deco Year: 1930 Material: wood It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Desk Art Deco in Wood, 1930, Made in France

H 32.29 in W 52.76 in D 36.62 in

Desk Art Deco, 1920, France, Materials: Wood and Bronze

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

French Desk Style: Art Deco Year 1920 Wood and bronze Finish: polyurethanic lacquer. It is an

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Desk Art Deco, 1920, France, Materials: Wood and Bronze

H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 36.62 in

France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials, Wood and Chrome

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

French desk style: Art Deco Year 1920 Material: Wood and chrome It is an elegant and sophisticated

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials, Wood and Chrome

H 32.29 in W 34.45 in D 56.3 in

Desk Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty - Attributed Louis Majorelle - 1900

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Desk Attributed Louis Majorelle Style: Art Nouveau or Modernism or Jugendstil Year: 1900 Materials

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Desk Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty - Attributed Louis Majorelle - 1900

H 45.67 in W 22.84 in D 35.83 in

Desk Style Art Deco in Wood, 1940, Made in France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

French Desk style: Art Deco Year: 1940 It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The quality

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Desk Style Art Deco in Wood, 1940, Made in France

H 30.32 in W 58.27 in D 29.53 in

Desk Art Deco in Wood from France 1930 " Free Shipping in Florida "

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

(AIFAF)" Desk Year 1930 French Wood and chrome Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Desk Art Deco in Wood from France 1930 " Free Shipping in Florida "

H 31.5 in W 36.62 in D 74.81 in

Desk Art Deco, 1940, Materials: Wood and Bronze, Made in France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

French Desk style: Art Deco Year: 1940 Material: Wood and bronze It is an elegant and

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Desk Art Deco, 1940, Materials: Wood and Bronze, Made in France

H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 31.5 in

Desk Art Deco, 1940, Materials: Wood and Bronze, Made in France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

French Desk style: Art Deco Year: 1940 Material: Wood and bronze It is an elegant and

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Desk Art Deco, 1940, Materials: Wood and Bronze, Made in France

H 29.93 in W 56.7 in D 20.08 in

Desk Art Deco in Wood from France 1920 " Free Shipping in Florida "

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

(AIFAF)" Desk Year 1920 French Wood and chrome Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Desk Art Deco in Wood from France 1920 " Free Shipping in Florida "

H 31.11 in W 62.6 in D 23.63 in

France Desk Art Deco, 1950, France, Material: Wood Attributed to Jean Souvrain

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

French Desk Style: Art Deco Year 1940 Wood and bronze Finish: polyurethanic lacquer. It is an

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

France Desk Art Deco, 1950, France, Material: Wood Attributed to Jean Souvrain

H 32.29 in W 23.63 in D 60.24 in

Desk Style Art Deco in Wood and chrome, 1940, Made in Germany

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Only the wood is restored, not the chrome metal It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The

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Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Desk Style Art Deco in Wood and chrome, 1940, Made in Germany

H 29.93 in W 51.19 in D 30.71 in

Desk Style Art Deco in Wood and chrome, 1940, Made in Germany

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Only the wood is restored, not the chrome metal It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The

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Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Desk Style Art Deco in Wood and chrome, 1940, Made in Germany

H 31.5 in W 55.12 in D 25.6 in

Desk Chair Style: Art Deco, France, 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Art Deco desk chair Wood Year: 1930 Country: France If you are looking for a desk chair to match

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Desk Chair Style: Art Deco, France, 1930

H 35.44 in W 22.84 in D 18.12 in

Desk Chair Style: Art Deco, France, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Art Deco desk chair Country: France If you are looking for a desk chair to match your desk, we

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Desk Chair Style: Art Deco, France, 1920

H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 21.26 in

Eugenio Quarti desk, Chair and Trah in Style Liberty or Art Nouveau, Jugestails

By Eugenio Quarti

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Eugenio Quarti (Desk , chair and Trash ) Style: Liberty or Art Nouveau or Modernism or Jugendstil

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Eugenio Quarti desk, Chair and Trah in Style Liberty or Art Nouveau, Jugestails

H 40.95 in W 18.51 in D 35.44 in

Italian Desk from the 60s

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Red lacquered wood desk from the 60s, Italian. Desk 1960s Country: Italian Finish: polyurethanic

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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Desks

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Wood

Italian Desk from the 60s

H 30.71 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in

Big Desk Art Deco in Wood and Parchment, with 3 Drawers, 1930, Made in France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

French Desk style: Art Deco Year: 1930 Material: wood and parchment leather It is an elegant and

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Parchment Paper, Wood

Big Desk Art Deco in Wood and Parchment, with 3 Drawers, 1930, Made in France

H 29.93 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in

Italian Desk from the 60s

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Red lacquered wood desk from the 60s, Italian. Desk 1960s Country: Italian Finish: polyurethanic

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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Desks

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Wood

Italian Desk from the 60s

H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 48.04 in

50° Desk Italian, Material, Wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

wood desk from the 50s, Italian. Desk 1950s Country: Italian Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is

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Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Desks

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Wood

50° Desk Italian, Material, Wood

H 30.32 in W 31.5 in D 42.92 in

50° Desk in Wood Italian

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Wood desk from the 50s, Italian. Desk 1950s Country: Italian Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is

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Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Desks

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Wood

50° Desk in Wood Italian

H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 38.98 in

Desk in Wood Italian, 1950

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Wood desk from the 50s, Italian. Desk 1950s Country: Italian Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is

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Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Desks

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Wood

Desk in Wood Italian, 1950

H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 38.98 in

Antique Biedermeier Secretaire Chest Secretaire Abattant 19th C

Located in London, GB

A truly magnificent antique flame mahogany architectural biedermeier secretaire abattant, circa

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Antique 1840s Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Biedermeier Secretaire Chest Secretaire Abattant 19th C

H 78.35 in W 44.49 in D 21.26 in

Desk Chair in Leather and Wood, Style: Art Deco, France, 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Art Deco Armchair Wood and leather Year: 1930 Country: France If you are looking for a desk chair

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Wood, Leather

Desk Chair in Leather and Wood, Style: Art Deco, France, 1930

H 42.72 in W 23.04 in D 22.05 in

Desk Chair Style: Art Deco, France, Material Wood and Leather, 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Art Deco desk chair Material: leather and wood Year: 1930 Country: France If you are looking for a

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Desk Chair Style: Art Deco, France, Material Wood and Leather, 1930

H 32.68 in W 22.45 in D 22.05 in

Italian Desk in Wood from the 50s

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Wood desk from the 50s, Italian. Desk 1950s Country: Italian Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is

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Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Desks

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Wood

Italian Desk in Wood from the 50s

H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in

Italian Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Red lacquered wood desk from the 50s, Italian. Desk 1950s Country: Italian Materials: Red

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Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Desks

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Italian Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s

H 31.11 in W 21.66 in D 47.64 in

Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s, Italian

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Red lacquered wood desk from the 50s, Italian. Desk 1950s Country: Italian Materials: Red

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Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Desks

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Wood

Red Lacquered Wood Desk from the 50s, Italian

H 31.11 in W 23.23 in D 38.98 in

50° Desk at the Alvear Palace Hotel in Argentina

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Wood desk from the 50s, One drawer is fixed, it was used to hide a safe underneath We have

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Vintage 1950s Argentine Space Age Desks

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Wood

50° Desk at the Alvear Palace Hotel in Argentina

H 29.53 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in

Desk in Parchment "Leather" and Wood from the 50s, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Red lacquered wood desk from the 50s, Italian. Desk 1950s Country: France Materials: parchment

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Vintage 1950s French Space Age Desks

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Wood, Leather

Desk in Parchment "Leather" and Wood from the 50s, France

H 63 in W 20.87 in D 39.38 in

Desk Style Art Deco in Wood and Polyurethanic Lacquer, French 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Desk Style Art Deco in wood and polyurethanic lacquer, French 1930 Desk 1930s Country: France

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks

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Wood

Desk Style Art Deco in Wood and Polyurethanic Lacquer, French 1930

H 31.5 in W 25.6 in D 47.25 in

Desk from the 1960s in Leather 'Parchament' and Ebony Wood, Italian

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Desk with shelves from the 1960s Country: Italian Materials: Leather (Parchament) Wood: is Ebony

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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Desks

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Leather, Wood

Desk from the 1960s in Leather 'Parchament' and Ebony Wood, Italian

H 62.21 in W 17.72 in D 39.38 in

Art Deco Machine Age International Style Chrome & Black Desk Attr Gilbert Rohde

By Troy Sunshade Company, Gilbert Rohde

Located in Topeka, KS

Fabulous Art Deco, Machine Age, Streamline Modern, Art Moderne, International style, Bauhaus desk

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks

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Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Art Deco Machine Age International Style Chrome & Black Desk Attr Gilbert Rohde

H 30 in W 42 in D 16 in

Big Jeweler Style Art Deco in Wood, 1920, Made in France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

French Desk style: Art Deco Year: 1920 It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The quality

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Big Jeweler Style Art Deco in Wood, 1920, Made in France

H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in

French Furniture Art Deco, 1930 with Drawers

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Art Deco Desk Year 1930 French Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and sophisticated

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

French Furniture Art Deco, 1930 with Drawers

H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 47.64 in

Set of 12 Chairs 50° in Leather and Wood, Italian

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

you can see more objects to the style for sale. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Set of 12 Chairs 50° in Leather and Wood, Italian

H 36.62 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in

Pair of Chairs 60° in Leather and Wood, Italian

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Why are there so many antiques

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of Chairs 60° in Leather and Wood, Italian

H 36.23 in W 16.93 in D 17.72 in

2 penguin sculptures, 1950

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

you can see more objects to the style for sale. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Chrome

2 penguin sculptures, 1950

H 5.52 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in

Set of 8 Chairs 50° in Leather and Wood, Danish

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

you can see more objects to the style for sale. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Set of 8 Chairs 50° in Leather and Wood, Danish

H 34.65 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in

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Bauhaus Antique Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of bauhaus antique desks is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct bauhaus antique desks — often made from wood, metal and chrome — can elevate any home. There are 89 antique and vintage bauhaus antique desks for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of bauhaus antique desks available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Art Deco, mid-century modern and Art Nouveau bauhaus antique desks are consistently popular styles. Many bauhaus antique desks are appealing in their simplicity, but Christian Dell, Alfred Müller, AMBA and Curt Fischer produced popular bauhaus antique desks that are worth a look.

How Much are Bauhaus Antique Desks?

Prices for bauhaus antique desks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, bauhaus antique desks begin at $145 and can go as high as $210,000, while the average can fetch as much as $6,850.

Questions About Bauhaus Antique Desks

What are antique desks called?
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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.
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.
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?
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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.