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19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a highly desirable and quite rare 19th century standard grade Wooton desk. This desk
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Original Antique Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
H 64.5 in W 41.25 in D 31.25 in
American Indianapolis, Indiana Mahogany Wooton Armoire Desk, circa 1880
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A Wooton desk, produced from 1874 to 1890 in Indianapolis, Indiana Designed by entrepreneur
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Late 19th Century American Original Antique Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Original Walnut Queen Anne Secretary Desk /Bureau
Located in Pomona, CA
An original Queen Anne period writing desk, circa 1720. Fantastic patina on it's original walnut
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Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Original Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

19th C Original Paint Decorated Lap Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine painted and hand made early lap desk in post master format on high turned legs. The paint
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Early 19th Century American Adirondack Original Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Swedish Desk 19th Century in Black Original Paint
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A rustic writing desk made during the 19th century in Sweden. Made of pine wood and original black
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Original Antique Desk

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desk with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian desk from Umeå Västerbotten, Northern Sweden. Nice Gustavian Desk
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Original Antique Desk

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desk with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian desk from Lulea Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. A beautiful desk with
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Original Antique Desk

Materials

Pine

Art Deco Bakelite Desk Set in Original Box
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Art Deco bakelite desk set in the original box, with an ink pen, revolving pencil with
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1920s Original Antique Desk

Desk Swedish 18th Century Green Original Paint Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Desk Swedish 18th Century Green Original Paint Sweden. A writing desk Swedish made during the 18th
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Original Antique Desk

Materials

Bentwood

Rolltop Desk after Jean-Henri Riesener Attributed to Maison Beurdeley
By Maison Beurdeley
Located in Paris, FR
Petit Trianon in Versailles. The original desk is currently conserved at the Louvre museum in Paris
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19th Century French Louis XVI Original Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

18th C. Swedish Rococo Period Writing Desk in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A period Rococo writing desk from the 18th century in original painted alder wood with period key
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Original Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Antique Swedish Gustavian Writing Table / Desk Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
from the area. Nice Gustavian desk scraped to its beautiful original paint. Stable in construction
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Original Antique Desk

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desk with Marble Imitaition Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian desk from Sundsvall Medelpad, Northern Sweden. A stunning desk with
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Original Antique Desk

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century English Lap Desk on Stand with Original Leather
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 19th Century English Lap Desk on Stand with Original Leather. England, circa 1800-1830
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Early 19th Century English Original Antique Desk

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Genuine Swedish Rustic Original Blue Writing Desk Table with Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique genuine pine writing desk from Sweden with blue paint. The table is in untouched original
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Original Antique Desk

Materials

Pine

Original Thomas Chippendale George III Hardwood Architect's Work Desk Table
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original Thomas Chippendale George III circa 1780
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1780s English George III Original Antique Desk

Materials

Hardwood

17th Century Spanish Writing Desk with Drawer and Original Iron Lock
Located in Marbella, ES
17th Century Spanish writing desk with drawer and original iron lock.
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18th Century Spanish Original Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Swedish antique rustic Gustavian Desk with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
. Nice Gustavian Desk Scraped by hand to its original paint. The table has lovely blue color & stunning
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Original Antique Desk

Materials

Pine

Cathedra Desk with Beautiful Original Lacquering
Located in Cesena, FC
Original lacquered cathedra desk, of rare beauty. Period: mid 1700s Originally from the marche
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Mid-18th Century Italian Original Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Cathedra Desk with Beautiful Original Lacquering
Cathedra Desk with Beautiful Original Lacquering
H 32.29 in W 49.22 in D 31.11 in
18th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Rococo Desk/ Table with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
18th century Swedish Antique Rustic provincial rococo table/ desk from Boden Norrbotten, Northern
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Original Antique Desk

Materials

Pine

Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Original Decorated Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany original decorated desk chair having a shaped top rail supported
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Original Antique Desk

Materials

Other

18th Century Rustic Desk Table, Country Table, Original Pinewood Laquered Waxed
Located in Vigonza, Padua
18th century rustic desk table or country table, original pine wood laquered, restored the top and
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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Original Antique Desk

Materials

Pine

French 19th Century Walnut Writing Desk with Three Drawers and Original Hardware
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 19th century walnut writing desk with three drawers and original hardware. There are a lot
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19th Century French Original Antique Desk

Materials

Walnut

Lovely George III circa 1780 Double Sided Walnut Partner Desk Original Handles
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare original George III circa 1780 walnut
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1780s English George III Original Antique Desk

Materials

Ostrich Leather, Walnut

Original Otto Wagner for Thonet 1905 Writing Desk Postal Saving Bank Vienna
By Woka Lamps, Otto Wagner, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Otto Wagner writing desk from the Postal Saving Bank in Vienna. Made by Thonet, Vienna.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Original Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Original Italian Desk in Walnut and Fir, with Three Drawers, Turned Leg
Located in Buggiano, IT
Original 1900 Italian desk in walnut and fir, with three drawers, turned leg. It originally
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Early 1900s Italian Rustic Original Antique Desk

Materials

Walnut, Fir

Original Louis XVI Desk, Inlaid Walnut Wood, Writing Surface in Slate, 18th C
Located in Torino, IT
Original Louis XVI writing desk, in veneered and inlaid wood, with writing surface in slate, three
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18th Century Italian Louis XVI Original Antique Desk

Materials

Slate

Original George III circa 1780 Double Sided Walnut Partner Desk Lion Head Handle
Located in GB
assistant. The desk comes complete with all original Lion head handles and brown leather top which is
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1780s English George III Original Antique Desk

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Chromed Air Plane Desk Model, Original Art Deco, France, 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
Chromed air plane desk model, Original Patina Original Art Deco,  France, 1930s Propellers
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Original Antique Desk

Materials

Metal

Fine Antique Victorian Original Stamped Edward & Roberts Green Desk Office Chair
By Edward & Roberts
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite, highly collectable, original fully stamped
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19th Century English Victorian Original Antique Desk

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Boulle Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
Well-proportioned French black lacquer and Boulle writing desk with metal gallery raised back
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19th Century French Original Antique Desk

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Boulle Writing Desk
Boulle Writing Desk
H 38 in W 31 in D 20 in
Antique Original Regency 1815 Black Leather Hardwood Horseshoe Office Desk Chair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite original circa 1815 Black leather Regency office
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1810s English Regency Original Antique Desk

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

ORIGINAL ANTIQUE THONET SWiVEL BERGERE DESK CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR MODEL NUMBER 3
By Thonet
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, original
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Original Antique Desk

Materials

Bentwood

Important Original Edward & Roberts Restored Chinese Thomas Chippendale Desk
By Edward & Roberts, Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
, exceptionally rare and very fine, fully restored Edward & Roberts stamped, Chinese Chippendale desk The firm
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19th Century English Victorian Original Antique Desk

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5445 Victorian mahogany pedestal desk, having original leather to the top above three frieze
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19th Century English Original Antique Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk
H 31.102 in W 54.331 in D 30.709 in
Georgian Solid Mahogany Desk
Located in Malton, GB
This is a simple very well made Georgian desk. Made from solid mahogany and as far as I can tell
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Late 18th Century Original Antique Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Solid Mahogany Desk
Georgian Solid Mahogany Desk
H 33.47 in W 53.94 in D 21.26 in
Antique Figured Walnut Inlaid Bureau Desk, Writing Desk, Scotland 1810, H1166
Located in Vancouver, BC
Walnut Original finish Rectangular top Cross banded fall front The interior of the desk has a wonderful
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1810s Scottish Original Antique Desk

Materials

Walnut

Brilliant Design Dutch Arts & Crafts Oak Desk Chair w. Original Upholstery 1910s
Located in Lisse, NL
Great design, wonderfully executed and truly comfortable desk chair from circa 1910. This striking
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Original Antique Desk

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Vienna Secession Desk Set
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna secession desk set in original condition. Black glass and brass (the watch was restored).
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Original Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Vienna Secession Desk Set
Vienna Secession Desk Set
H 5.91 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
18th Century Mahogany Desk
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A George III period mahogany kneehole desk of good size, with the original brasses and lovely one
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1780s English George III Original Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

18th Century Mahogany Desk
18th Century Mahogany Desk
H 29.93 in W 48.04 in D 25.99 in
European Antique Davenport Desk
Located in Malibu, CA
cabinet reveals 4 drawers. Covered with its original leather which is in very good condition.
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Early 19th Century Original Antique Desk

Materials

Bone, Leather, Burl

European Antique Davenport Desk
European Antique Davenport Desk
H 32 in W 22 in D 23 in
Neoclassical desk with lid and drawer. Grey.original hardware. Swedish
Located in MADRID, ES
Neoclassical swedish desk 19th century. Very good condition
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1810s Swedish Neoclassical Original Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

English Pine Child's Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
This desk has double exposed peg construction. Two drawers have recessed panels framed by carved
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1860s English Original Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

English Pine Child's Desk
English Pine Child's Desk
H 27 in W 46.25 in D 21.38 in
Louis XVI Style Writing Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Writing desk from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece has been ebonized and finished with a
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1920s French Louis XVI Original Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Writing Desk
Louis XVI Style Writing Desk
H 29.75 in W 54.75 in D 27 in
Workshop Desk, England circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
England circa 1900 Pine workshop desk with original period paint. Two doors with interior shelving
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Early 1900s English Original Antique Desk

Materials

Pine

Workshop Desk, England circa 1900
Workshop Desk, England circa 1900
H 33.5 in W 69.75 in D 16.25 in
18th Century Swedish Rococo Desk
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine and rather unusual 18th century Swedish rococo desk in it's original finish with one lid to
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Original Antique Desk

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Rococo Desk
18th Century Swedish Rococo Desk
H 30.32 in W 49.61 in D 29.53 in
Antique Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality antique burr walnut pedestal desk, the top having three leather skiver
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19th Century English Original Antique Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
Antique Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
H 31.11 in W 59.85 in D 34.65 in
French Charles X Writing Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
. Remarkably, the desk still features its original leather writing surface, which unlocks to reveal four
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19th Century French Charles X Original Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

French Charles X Writing Desk
French Charles X Writing Desk
H 34 in W 23.88 in D 20.88 in
Antique English Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Writing Desk with Original Brasses
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Charleston, SC
style desk with original oval brasses, and hand tooled and gilded tan leather hide writing surface
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Late 19th Century English Hepplewhite Original Antique Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Original Georgian / Regency Military Campaign Desk with Large Map Drawer
Located in GB
original fixtures and fittings including the side carry handles. The desk has one large top drawer known as
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Early 1800s English Georgian Original Antique Desk

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Sheraton Revival Satinwood Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique Sheraton Revival Satinwood desk. This dates from around the 1890-1910 period
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1890s British Sheraton Original Antique Desk

Materials

Leather, Satinwood

Antique Sheraton Revival Satinwood Desk
Antique Sheraton Revival Satinwood Desk
H 29.93 in W 40.16 in D 23.23 in
Italian Neoclassical Bleached Walnut Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Italian neoclassical bleached walnut desk circa 1825-1845. 19th century walnut veneered desk with
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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Original Antique Desk

Materials

Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf

Chippendale Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
raised on original plinth base with original concealed castors.  It's pretty rare to find partners desks
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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Original Antique Desk

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Ebonised Pedestal Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Quality 19th century French ebonized and brass mounted pedestal desk with original inset leather
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19th Century French Directoire Original Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century Ebonised Pedestal Desk
19th Century Ebonised Pedestal Desk
H 31.11 in W 31.3 in D 17.72 in
George III Mahogany Partner's Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine and rare George III period mahogany partner's desk, the molded top with inset Morocco red
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1760s English Georgian Original Antique Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

George III Mahogany Partner's Desk
George III Mahogany Partner's Desk
H 31 in W 65 in D 37 in
Victorian Walnut Campaign Travelling Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian walnut campaign travelling desk, opening to a maroon leather
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19th Century English Campaign Original Antique Desk

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Walnut Campaign Travelling Desk
Victorian Walnut Campaign Travelling Desk
H 37.8 in W 24.41 in D 14.97 in
Antique Edwardian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Edwardian inlaid writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Original Antique Desk

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Edwardian Writing Table / Desk
Antique Edwardian Writing Table / Desk
H 29.14 in W 38.98 in D 19.3 in
Spanish 17th Century Carved Desk
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
An ornately carved desk originating from Spain in the late 17th century. Heavy turned legs
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Late 17th Century Spanish Other Original Antique Desk

Materials

Iron

Spanish 17th Century Carved Desk
Spanish 17th Century Carved Desk
H 27.96 in W 54.73 in D 31.11 in
Maple & Co Mahogany Pedestal Desk
By Maple & Co.
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
original bras handles, standing on moulded plinth base. This antique desk is fitted with original central
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Early 20th Century Original Antique Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Maple & Co Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Maple & Co Mahogany Pedestal Desk
H 31.1 in W 48.03 in D 27.56 in
1920s Desk Ernesto Basile 'Attributed'
By Vittorio Ducrot
Located in Catania, IT
1920s desk design by Ernesto Basile (attributed) for Ducrot (attributed). The desk has the original
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1910s Italian Art Nouveau Original Antique Desk

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Wood

1920s Desk Ernesto Basile 'Attributed'
1920s Desk Ernesto Basile 'Attributed'
H 31.89 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
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Find many varieties of an authentic original antique desk available at 1stDibs. Each original antique desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect original antique desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right original antique desk, those designed in Victorian, Georgian and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. The Stenotype Co., Tiffany Studios and Woka Lamps each produced at least one beautiful original antique desk that is worth considering.

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Prices for an original antique desk start at $188 and top out at $49,000 with the average selling for $3,075.
Questions About Original Antique Desk
  • 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 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 22, 2022
    Which chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk is largely a matter of preference. George Nakashima chairs with Shaker-inspired spindle backs like the Mira and Conoid tend to complement the lines of the desks in the collection. However, you can mix and match styles to create an eclectic look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of George Nakashima desks and chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.

  • 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.