Antique Easel Desk
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Antique Victorian Bronze Figural Easel Back Desk Clock, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian figural dresser clock offers cast brass construction with peacock finial
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, Bronze
TIFFANY & CO. 1910 Edwardian Enameled Guilloche 8 Days Desk Clock .925 Sterling
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A desk clock designed by Tiffany & Co.
This is a beautiful easel back antique desk clock, created
Category
Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver, Enamel
H 3.25 in W 3.25 in D 2.75 in
Antique Portable School Boy Easel, desk Inscribed Family History
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a fantastic portable easel desk. It is very light to move about. It has a blackboard that
Category
Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Rope
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Antique Easel Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique easel desk for your home. Frequently made of metal, silver and wood, every antique easel desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique easel desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique easel desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Georgian and Rococo styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique easel desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Louis Dee produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Easel Desk?
Prices for an antique easel desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $395 and can go as high as $5,213, while the average can fetch as much as $1,198.
Questions About Antique Easel Desk
- What is an antique Davenport desk?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An 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, 2022A 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What 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, 2022To 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, 2022A 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, 2021An 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.