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19th Century French Renaissance Wall Desk with Extending Writing Surface
19th Century French Renaissance Wall Desk with Extending Writing Surface

19th Century French Renaissance Wall Desk with Extending Writing Surface

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Renaissance Wall Desk with Extending Writing Surface represents the height of

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Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Oak

19th century English antique oak wall desk/writing table on wheels
19th century English antique oak wall desk/writing table on wheels

19th century English antique oak wall desk/writing table on wheels

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This beautiful antique writing table comes from England from the 19th century. It is gracefully and elegantly designed, with charming details and a secret compartment for your ink an...

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19th Century Classical Roman Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Wood, Oak

Italy Late 18th Century Regency Walnut Console or Wall Desk Hand Carved
Italy Late 18th Century Regency Walnut Console or Wall Desk Hand Carved

Italy Late 18th Century Regency Walnut Console or Wall Desk Hand Carved

Located in Brescia, IT

the slender legs are elements of value. It can be useful as console or desk; in the bedroom it

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Late 18th Century Italian Regency Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Walnut

Small Mahogany Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Small Mahogany Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Small Mahogany Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

wall. The desk is made up of three drawers in the belt and two boxes with three drawers Very beautiful

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century, French Louis XV Wood Flap Writing Desk
18th Century, French Louis XV Wood Flap Writing Desk

18th Century, French Louis XV Wood Flap Writing Desk

Located in IT

environments and not only near the walls. The writing desk with flap are very practical and elegant desk models

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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Bronze

Amboyna Burl Kidney Desk with Gilt Bronze, attributed to Gillows, circa 1870
Amboyna Burl Kidney Desk with Gilt Bronze, attributed to Gillows, circa 1870

Amboyna Burl Kidney Desk with Gilt Bronze, attributed to Gillows, circa 1870

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in London, GB

in the center of a room or against a wall with equal effect. The desk remains in excellent condition

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Ormolu

French Arts and Crafts, Copper Wall Hanging Letter Rack
French Arts and Crafts, Copper Wall Hanging Letter Rack

French Arts and Crafts, Copper Wall Hanging Letter Rack

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Arts and Crafts, Copper Wall Hanging Letter Rack 2 Hand Beaten Copper wall pocket letter

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1920s Arts and Crafts Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Copper

Dugdills Large Anglepoise Lamp, circa 1920
Dugdills Large Anglepoise Lamp, circa 1920

Dugdills Large Anglepoise Lamp, circa 1920

By Dugdills

Located in Staffordshire, GB

example of large proportions. This can be used as a wall, desk or floor lamp. Measures: H 120 fully

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1920s English Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Antique German Gründerzeit Pedestal Desk in Pine, circa 1880
Antique German Gründerzeit Pedestal Desk in Pine, circa 1880

Antique German Gründerzeit Pedestal Desk in Pine, circa 1880

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A handsome & spacious Gründerzeit pedestal desk in pine. Germany, circa 1880. Base offers a pull

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Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Pine

O.C. White Industrial Articulating Wall or Desk Mounted Lamp or Sconce
O.C. White Industrial Articulating Wall or Desk Mounted Lamp or Sconce

O.C. White Industrial Articulating Wall or Desk Mounted Lamp or Sconce

By O.C. White

Located in Atlanta, GA

Industrial articulating wall or desk mounted lamp, made by the O.C. White Company, American, circa

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1910s American Industrial Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Metal, Iron

French Victorian Bronze Desk Clock
French Victorian Bronze Desk Clock

French Victorian Bronze Desk Clock

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian small bronze round shaped desk clock and barometer with handle. (Not working

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Bronze

Antique Print of Men's Desks by Kramer, 'circa 1910'
Antique Print of Men's Desks by Kramer, 'circa 1910'

Antique Print of Men's Desks by Kramer, 'circa 1910'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Moderne Herrenschreibtische'. Lithograph of men's desks. This print

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Early 20th Century Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Paper

Pl. 63 Antique Print of Ladies Desks by Kramer, circa 1910
Pl. 63 Antique Print of Ladies Desks by Kramer, circa 1910

Pl. 63 Antique Print of Ladies Desks by Kramer, circa 1910

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Moderne Damenschreibtische und Stuhl'. Lithograph of dining room furniture. This print originates from 'Det Moderna Hemmet' by Johannes Kramer. Published by Fer...

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Early 20th Century Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Paper

Set of 2 Antique Furniture Prints of Ladies Desks by Quetin, circa 1860
Set of 2 Antique Furniture Prints of Ladies Desks by Quetin, circa 1860

Set of 2 Antique Furniture Prints of Ladies Desks by Quetin, circa 1860

Located in Langweer, NL

Set of two antique furniture prints depicting various ladies desks. These prints originate from 'Le

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Mid-19th Century Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Paper

2nd Century Italian Stone Sculpture Roman Relief Aristocrat Mounted Antiques LA
2nd Century Italian Stone Sculpture Roman Relief Aristocrat Mounted Antiques LA

2nd Century Italian Stone Sculpture Roman Relief Aristocrat Mounted Antiques LA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

office living room , on a console or mounted by the wall , on top of a desk . The pictures do not reflect

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Arts and Crafts oak desk top bookcase with 3 bronze Art Nouveau period plaques.
Arts and Crafts oak desk top bookcase with 3 bronze Art Nouveau period plaques.

Arts and Crafts oak desk top bookcase with 3 bronze Art Nouveau period plaques.

Located in London, GB

An Arts and Crafts desktop oak bookcase with a shaped upper back and hinged dust flaps to the tops, with three bronze plaques. The left plaque depicts an angel with a quote at her f...

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Oak

Set of 2 Antique India Costume and Cultural Plates by Max Tilke, c.1900
Set of 2 Antique India Costume and Cultural Plates by Max Tilke, c.1900

Set of 2 Antique India Costume and Cultural Plates by Max Tilke, c.1900

Located in Langweer, NL

, combined with their decorative quality, makes them suitable for framing as a pair above a desk, library

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Early 1900s German Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Paper

Industrial DDRP Desk or Wall Lamp by Curt Fischer for Midgard, 1930s
Industrial DDRP Desk or Wall Lamp by Curt Fischer for Midgard, 1930s

Industrial DDRP Desk or Wall Lamp by Curt Fischer for Midgard, 1930s

By Curt Fischer, Midgard

Located in Kojetice, CZ

socket requires standard E27/E26 light bulbs. - New wire. - The lamp can be used also as a wall light

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Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Iron

Donald Deskey Style Art Deco Skyscraper Design Secretary Wall Cabinet or Desk
Donald Deskey Style Art Deco Skyscraper Design Secretary Wall Cabinet or Desk

Donald Deskey Style Art Deco Skyscraper Design Secretary Wall Cabinet or Desk

By Donald Deskey

Located in Westport, CT

In the style of Donald Deskey, Art Deco skyscraper design, cabinet/secretary desk, with draw

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Nickel

Edwardian Oak Hanging or Desk Cabinet
Edwardian Oak Hanging or Desk Cabinet

Edwardian Oak Hanging or Desk Cabinet

Located in Greenwich, CT

cabinet would function well either mounted on a wall or as a desk organizer.

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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Oak

Italian Florentine Giltwood Bureau Secretary Butlers Desk Chest
Italian Florentine Giltwood Bureau Secretary Butlers Desk Chest

Italian Florentine Giltwood Bureau Secretary Butlers Desk Chest

Located in Forney, TX

, chest of drawers, commode, dresser, fall-front desk, wall accent, hall console, Tuscan, Firenze Tuscany

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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Clawfoot Oak Wall Mount Vanity with Mirror
Edwardian Clawfoot Oak Wall Mount Vanity with Mirror

Edwardian Clawfoot Oak Wall Mount Vanity with Mirror

Located in Van Nuys, CA

has two front legs and is designed to be attached to a wall. Dimensions of Desk: Height: 40" X Width

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Early 1900s American Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Wood

Fossilized Dinosaur Skin Sculpture with Hexagonal Scales, USA
Fossilized Dinosaur Skin Sculpture with Hexagonal Scales, USA

Fossilized Dinosaur Skin Sculpture with Hexagonal Scales, USA

Located in London, GB

collection. Beautifully presented with both a bronze desk base and wall mount, it gives flexibility to the

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15th Century and Earlier American Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Stone

19th Century French Gothic Credenza
19th Century French Gothic Credenza

19th Century French Gothic Credenza

Located in Dallas, TX

shelf for two storage surfaces within. Low enough to place behind a desk, along a wall, in an entryway

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1870s French Gothic Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Early Edo Green Enamel Plate
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Early Edo Green Enamel Plate

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Early Edo Green Enamel Plate

Located in Long Island City, NY

. Signs of light damage. Unmarked. Antique and Vintage Asian and Oriental Enamel Tea Pots, Table and Desk

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Dugdills Polished Anglepoise Lantern Lamp, circa 1920
Dugdills Polished Anglepoise Lantern Lamp, circa 1920

Dugdills Polished Anglepoise Lantern Lamp, circa 1920

By Dugdills

Located in Staffordshire, GB

the interesting form, aged patina and color. This can be used as a wall or desk lamp. Measures: H 77

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1920s English Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Steel

Framed Antique Chinese Child Tiger-Head Hat
Framed Antique Chinese Child Tiger-Head Hat

Framed Antique Chinese Child Tiger-Head Hat

Located in Atlanta, GA

photo 2. It can be displayed on the wall or simply as a desk top piece, equally beautiful.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Plexiglass, Wood

Napoleon 3 wall-mounted letter tray
Napoleon 3 wall-mounted letter tray

Napoleon 3 wall-mounted letter tray

Located in Nivelles, BE

Napoleon 3 wall-mounted letter holder in boiled pulp cardboard, finely painted with orchid flowers.

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Late 19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Paste

English Georgian style walnut pedestal desk
English Georgian style walnut pedestal desk

English Georgian style walnut pedestal desk

Located in Salisbury, GB

middle of the room as it is finished all around or set up against a wall. Imagine this attractive desk in

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1910s English Georgian Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Walnut

Cast Bronze "Cambridge" 2 Candle Desk Lamp by Lincoln Electric
Cast Bronze "Cambridge" 2 Candle Desk Lamp by Lincoln Electric

Cast Bronze "Cambridge" 2 Candle Desk Lamp by Lincoln Electric

By Lincoln Lighting Company

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Sold as Pair! AA# 60177 Circa: 1929 Condition: Age Consistent Material: Cast Bronze Finish: Original Gold & Pewter Wash Country of origin: USA Illumination: 2 medium socket...

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1920s American Tudor Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Bronze

Rare "John ILD" Shelving Unit with desk by Philippe Starck for Disform, 1977
Rare "John ILD" Shelving Unit with desk by Philippe Starck for Disform, 1977

Rare "John ILD" Shelving Unit with desk by Philippe Starck for Disform, 1977

By Disform, Philippe Starck

Located in București, B

This rare "John ILD" shelving unit with an integrated desk was designed by Philippe Starck for

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1890s French Post-Modern Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Metal

Matched Pair of Walligraph Anglepoise Lights
Matched Pair of Walligraph Anglepoise Lights

Matched Pair of Walligraph Anglepoise Lights

By Walligraph

Located in London, GB

A matched pair of 1930s wall or desk mounted Anglepoise lights. Some slight differences between the

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Modernist "De Stijl" wall- or table lamp
Modernist "De Stijl" wall- or table lamp

Modernist "De Stijl" wall- or table lamp

Located in Den Bommel, NL

Two-coloured "De Stijl" wall- or desk lamp. Because it has always been mounted to the wall and

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Early 20th Century Dutch De Stijl Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Metal

Midgard Industry Lamp by Curt Fischer

Midgard Industry Lamp by Curt Fischer

By Curt Fischer 1

Located in Cologne, DE

used in the Bauhaus Werkstätten. The Midgard lamp can be use as a desk lamp or wall lamp. Condition

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1920s German Bauhaus Antique Wall Desk

Rare Industrial Articulated Wall/Desk Lamp
Rare Industrial Articulated Wall/Desk Lamp

Rare Industrial Articulated Wall/Desk Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

easy to mount the lamp on a desk, wall or ceiling. Every part of this lamp is unique. In fact there are

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Early 20th Century Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Iron

Large Antique Industrial Cogged Dugdills Machinist's Wall Desk Lamp c1910
Large Antique Industrial Cogged Dugdills Machinist's Wall Desk Lamp c1910

Large Antique Industrial Cogged Dugdills Machinist's Wall Desk Lamp c1910

By Dugdills

Located in London, GB

this versatile lamp to be positioned in any manner and can be desk, wall or ceiling mounted. Base

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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Steel

Large Antique Industrial Cogged Dugdills Machinist's Wall Desk Lamp c1910
Large Antique Industrial Cogged Dugdills Machinist's Wall Desk Lamp c1910

Large Antique Industrial Cogged Dugdills Machinist's Wall Desk Lamp c1910

By Dugdills

Located in London, GB

lamp to be positioned in any manner and can be desk, wall or ceiling mounted. Complete with its

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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Steel, Brass

Vintage Industrial Nickel Dugdills Machinist's Wall Desk Lamp Light, C.1920
Vintage Industrial Nickel Dugdills Machinist's Wall Desk Lamp Light, C.1920

Vintage Industrial Nickel Dugdills Machinist's Wall Desk Lamp Light, C.1920

By Dugdills

Located in London, GB

Smaller than usual scale, in as found condition retaining the original nickel-plated finish. Ornate wall

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1920s English Industrial Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Wall Clock
Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Wall Clock

Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Wall Clock

Located in Tarry Town, NY

movement clock. The wall / desk clock is in great antique condition with wear appropriate with age / use

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1810s German Louis XV Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Bronze

Antique American Indianapolis Oak Wooton Roll Top Tambour Wells Fargo Desk 1890
Antique American Indianapolis Oak Wooton Roll Top Tambour Wells Fargo Desk 1890

Antique American Indianapolis Oak Wooton Roll Top Tambour Wells Fargo Desk 1890

By Wooton Desk Co.

Located in Portland, OR

wall. The desk is easily disassembled into three sections for ease of movement. The desk is a very rare

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1880s American American Craftsman Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Oak

White Swedish Gustavian Wall Table and Desk
White Swedish Gustavian Wall Table and Desk

White Swedish Gustavian Wall Table and Desk

Located in Kramfors, SE

as wall table or desk which could then be extended to a for example dining table. Straight tapered

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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Pine

Antique Victorian Pedestal Desk
Antique Victorian Pedestal Desk

Antique Victorian Pedestal Desk

Located in London, GB

seen in the images, because it’s mean’t to back onto a wall. This desk breaks down into three pieces

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Leather, Wood

Early 19th Century American Mahogany Serpentine Desk
Early 19th Century American Mahogany Serpentine Desk

Early 19th Century American Mahogany Serpentine Desk

Located in Tarry Town, NY

An early 19th century mahogany wood drop-front writing desk / freestanding wall piece. Beautifully

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Early 1800s North American Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Wall Table
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Wall Table

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Wall Table

Located in Kramfors, SE

Desk or wall table from the Swedish gustavian period during the late 18th century. The desk is from

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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Pine

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Antique Wall Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique wall desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, every antique wall desk was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique wall desk, 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 wall desk, those designed in Victorian, Art Deco and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. Erhard & Söhne, O.C. White and Thomas A. Edison each produced at least one beautiful antique wall desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Wall Desk?

An antique wall desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,142, while the lowest priced sells for $195 and the highest can go for as much as $50,000.
Questions About Antique Wall 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 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.
  • 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.