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Antique Spooled Desk

English Renaissance Walnut Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance (17th Century) walnut table desk with spool legs and 2 drawers with stretcher.
Category

Early 17th Century English Northern Renaissance Antique Spooled Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Renaissance Walnut Table Desk
English Renaissance Walnut Table Desk
H 31.5 in W 40 in D 25.5 in

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Antique American Clark's O.N.T. Oak Spool Cabinet/Mercantile Desk, 1892
Located in Portland, OR
Antique American Clark's O.N.T. oak spool cabinet/mercantile desk, circa 1900. The top with fitted
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Spooled Desk

Materials

Oak

1920's French Writing Desk/Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Spool leg desk can be used as a writing desk or a side table Center drawer Beautiful natural
Category

Early 20th Century French Other Antique Spooled Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Clark Spool Cabinet, Apothecary Cabinet, Table Top Desk, Store Display
By Clark & Biddle
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique spool cabinet. Made of oak with five drawers. Retains its original reverse painted drawers
Category

1910s American Victorian Antique Spooled Desk

Materials

Metal

Antique American Oak Mercantile Country Store Desk Spool Cabinet, Willimantic
By Willimantic
Located in Portland, OR
The spool cabinet circa 1890, having a shaped gallery and an inset covered brass inkwell, the lift
Category

Late 19th Century American Country Antique Spooled Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts 4 Drawer Spool Thread Cabinet Writing Lap Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts 4 drawer spool thread cabinet writing lap desk. Item features 4
Category

19th Century North American Arts and Crafts Antique Spooled Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique J&P Coats Oak Wood 4 Drawer Sewing Spool Cabinet Desk W/ Cast Iron Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique J&P Coats Oak Wood 4 Drawer Sewing Spool Cabinet Desk w/ Cast Iron Base. Item features
Category

19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Spooled Desk

Materials

Iron

19thc American Oak Mercantile Country Store Desktop Clark's Spool Cabinet
Located in Savannah, GA
This late Victorian era oak spool cabinet was made to be a desk to fit on the counter of a country
Category

1890s American Late Victorian Antique Spooled Desk

Materials

Brass

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Antique Spooled Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique spooled desk for your home. An antique spooled desk — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique spooled desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique spooled desk made by Arts and Crafts designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular.

How Much is a Antique Spooled Desk?

Prices for an antique spooled desk start at $700 and top out at $27,000 with the average selling for $3,650.
Questions About Antique Spooled 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 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.
  • 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.