What is the difference between a desk and a credenza?

The difference between a desk and a credenza is that a desk is a piece of furniture with a table-style work surface and tall legs used for academic, professional or domestic activities, and credenza is a short and long table with low cabinets on slender legs, often with sliding doors for concealing the items inside the unit.

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.

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.

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.

Antique Desk And Credenza

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17th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Credenza or Desk

$12,000

H 40.5 in W 33.5 in D 17.25 in

17th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Credenza or Desk

Located in Troy, NY

17th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Credenza or Desk. A rare, multi-functional piece, the doors opening to reveal a fitted interior with eight drawers and a small middle door, the sl...

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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Desk And Credenza

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Walnut

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Mahogany & Ebony Credenza Desk w/ Hutch

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H 63 in W 39 in D 20 in

Mahogany & Ebony Credenza Desk w/ Hutch

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful colonial credenza desk with two drawers and cabinet hutch. Featuring Ebony details and piping and carved legs..

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Early 20th Century Philippine Antique Desk And Credenza

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Mahogany

Mahogany & Ebony Credenza Desk with Hutch

Unavailable

H 63 in W 39 in D 20 in

Mahogany & Ebony Credenza Desk with Hutch

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful colonial credenza desk with two drawers and cabinet hutch.

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Early 20th Century Philippine Antique Desk And Credenza

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Mahogany, Ebony

A lacquered and gilded wood credenza laccata con alzata

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H 47.25 in W 47.25 in D 27.5 in

A lacquered and gilded wood credenza laccata con alzata

Located in New York, NY

Literature: Fioratti, Helen Costantino. il mobile italiano dall’ antichita allo stile Impero Page 194. This rare credenza and desk for a standing writer has a super structure c...

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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Desk And Credenza

Antique WH Gunlocke Quartersawn Oak Adjustable Swivel Library Office Desk Chair

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H 34 in W 19 in D 18.75 in

Antique WH Gunlocke Quartersawn Oak Adjustable Swivel Library Office Desk Chair

By Gunlocke

Located in Dayton, OH

Its product line in 1974, aside from seating, desks, credenzas, and library furniture, included conference and side tables.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk And Credenza

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Oak

Original Antique French Boulle Dressing, End Table or Nightstand

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H 29.5 in W 26.5 in D 20 in

Original Antique French Boulle Dressing, End Table or Nightstand

Located in Highwood, IL

Boulle created many types of furniture including desks, commodes, cabinets, credenzas and chests.

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19th Century French Antique Desk And Credenza

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Brass

19th Mid-C French Walnut Desk or Shop Counter Meuble De Metier with Cash Drawer

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H 32.68 in W 54.73 in D 23.63 in

19th Mid-C French Walnut Desk or Shop Counter Meuble De Metier with Cash Drawer

Located in Labrit, Landes

French former office of shop counter, circa 1850 This Meuble de Metier was used in a trade and it was equipped with a cash drawer which is still there, as you can see in the photos: ...

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Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Desk And Credenza

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Brass

Regency Style Flame Mahogany Sideboard/credenza/desk

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H 37.5 in W 67 in D 16.5 in

Regency Style Flame Mahogany Sideboard/credenza/desk

Located in Middleburg, VA

VERY RARE ENGLISH SIDEBOARD/CREDENZA/DESK WITH BRASS INLAY AND BRASS GALLERY IN THE REGENCY STYLE WITH BRASS GRILLEWORK IN THE CUPBOARD FRONTS AND BRASS INLAY AROUND ALL THE OUTSIDE ...

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19th Century English Antique Desk And Credenza

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Brass

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenza Buffet Cabinet Secretary Pullout Desk

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H 70.75 in W 32 in D 17.75 in

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenza Buffet Cabinet Secretary Pullout Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

Outstanding Danish teak cabinet with hutch and pull out secretary. Fantastic versatile piece. Beautiful exposed dove tailed joints on the drawers. Excellent condition. Chip on the r...

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Early 17th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Desk And Credenza

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Teak

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Located in Rockaway, NJ

English Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment. Beautiful burl wood cabinet.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk And Credenza

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Maple, Oak, Burl

Italian Baroque Walnut Fall Front Desk, 18th Century, Carved Inlay

$4,800

H 41 in W 43 in D 22.5 in

Italian Baroque Walnut Fall Front Desk, 18th Century, Carved Inlay

Located in Stamford, CT

Italian fall front desk with burl wood inlay. With six drawers and two hidden storage areas. The top of this desk is 18th century, while the base, beautifully carved legs with wrough...

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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Desk And Credenza

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Walnut

Italian 17th Century Baroque Painted Walnut Centre Table

$28,000

H 33.5 in W 56 in D 32.5 in

Italian 17th Century Baroque Painted Walnut Centre Table

Located in Troy, NY

Strikingly decorative Venetian table of highly unusual and rare form, early 17th century. The oblong molded top enhanced with gilt decoration, above a double frieze with conforming ...

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Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Desk And Credenza

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Antique Desk And Credenza For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique desk and credenza you’re looking for. Each antique desk and credenza for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique desk and credenza, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique desk and credenza, those designed in Art Deco, Baroque and Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest. A well-made antique desk and credenza has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Alfred Müller, AMBA and Jean Camus are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Desk And Credenza?

An antique desk and credenza can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,980, while the lowest priced sells for $813 and the highest can go for as much as $39,995.

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