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French Scriban desk, Donkey desk, Secretary -Louis XV Period - France 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
compartment on the double bottom.
This pretty desk rests on 4 elegantly arched legs.
It has 2 drawers on the
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18th Century French Louis XV Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Bronze
H 40.95 in W 32.68 in D 18.51 in
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 Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Small Lady's Desk, English Regency 1830
Located in Belmont, MA
1830. The desk features a pretty kingwood veneer on the outside. It has a flip up top which reveals a
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1820s English Restauration Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Kingwood
Small Neoclassical Desk, Northern Germany, 1810-20
Located in Belmont, MA
This small Neoclassical Desk or side table dates back to around 1810-20. the rectangular table has
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Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Quality Antique French Mahogany Fold Down Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique French mahogany fold down desk having the original pretty brass gallery, two glazed
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19th Century French Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Other
19th Century French Bonheur Du Jour Writing Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A pretty French Louis XV style writing desk or ‘bonheur du jour’, the serpentine case veneered in
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Kingwood
Sheraton Mahogany Desk - Antique Revival Desks Circa 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Very Pretty Sheraton Revival Mahogany Desk.
Standing on original Brass castors.
Circa 1890
The
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1890s Sheraton Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Quality Antique Victorian Freestanding Maple & Co. Inlaid Writing Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality Victorian freestanding Maple & Co. inlaid writing desk having original pierced brass
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19th Century English Victorian Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Satinwood
H 37.01 in W 40.95 in D 20.87 in
Victorian Davenport Desk Antique, 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
a pretty brass gallery.
The right-hand side of the davenport having 4 mahogany lined graduated
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1850s Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Rosewood
Sheraton Pedestal Desk Shaped Marquetry Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pretty Mahogany Sheraton Revival Pedestal Desk.
This Desk Stands Upon Shaped Legs.
Circa 1880
Each
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1880s Sheraton Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Walnut Breakfront Pedestal Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine quality Mid-19th Century burr walnut pedestal desk, of good proportions, having gilt tooled
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Walnut
French Escritoire Desk Mahogany Antique, 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pretty Pierced Brass Gallery.
The Whole of the Escritoire Having Brass Mouldings.
Presented in Good
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1860s Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Small Louis XV Period Desk From Command
Located in charmes, FR
pretty little flat desk from the Louis XV period, with two large drawers on the front (for
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Wood
Antique Knee Hole Desk, Georgian Mahogany 18th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk.
Standing on bracket feet.
This piece features 7 Oak lined
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18th Century Georgian Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Victorian Antique Ornate Brass Desk Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
19th century Victorian antique ornate brass desk clock having an exquisite ornate brass and enamel
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Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Brass
Victorian Desk - Walnut Shaped Writing Table Circa 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pretty Victorian Walnut Shaped Writing Table.
Circa 1860
Standing on Shaped Carved Legs with a Ring
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1860s Victorian Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian French Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Bureau/Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French inlaid rosewood freestanding bureau/desk having the original gilt metal
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19th Century French Victorian Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Edwardian Quality Rosewood Marquetry Inlaid Writing Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality rosewood marquetry inlaid writing desk having a charming rosewood
Category
Early 1900s European Edwardian Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Other
Antique 19th Century Victorian Inlaid Marquetry Writing Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian inlaid marquetry writing desk with the top section having an attractive
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19th Century English Victorian Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Hardwood
Biedermeir Style French Wooden Writing Desk-Table with Drawer
Located in Prato, Tuscany
technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects. A fine oak wood writing desk
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Late 19th Century French Biedermeier Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Oak
Fine Quality Antique Edwardian Freestanding Mahogany Inlaid Cylinder Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality antique Edwardian freestanding mahogany inlaid cylinder desk by Maple & Co. London
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Other
H 42.13 in W 31.11 in D 20.87 in
Stunning Antique Victorian Fully Restored Sheraton Revival Desk Oxblood Leather
By Sheraton Revival
Located in GB
Revival partner desk with oxblood leather writing surface
This is pretty much the finest desk I have
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19th Century English Victorian Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 25.99 in W 49.22 in D 31.3 in
HUGE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN THOMAS CHIPPENDALE ESTATE DESK OR TWO SIDEBOARD DRAWERs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
massive Estate made desk, Island or pair of Sideboards hand carved in the Thomas Chippendale manor
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19th Century English Early Victorian Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Hardwood
H 31.11 in W 54.73 in D 54.34 in
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Ebonised and Burr Walnut Inlaid Writing Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian quality ebonised and burr walnut inlaid writing desk having an attractive
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19th Century English Victorian Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Walnut
H 40.95 in W 22.84 in D 16.15 in
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Bonheur De Jour Writing Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut Bonheur de Jour writing desk having a beautifully
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19th Century French Victorian Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Walnut
H 55.52 in W 42.52 in D 22.45 in
Chic & Stylish Mercier Frères, Paris Nutwood and Gilt Bronze Ladies Writing Desk
By Mercier Freres
Located in Lisse, NL
Finest quality and stunning design Louis XVI style desk, circa 1890.
Owning and using top quality
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Bronze
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H 19.5 in W 33.5 in D 19 in
Exquisite Regency Period 1815 Hardwood Kneehole Desk with Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Located in GB
partner desk in solid mahogany with Lion hairy paw feet
A good looking and well-made piece, the timber
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Early 19th Century English Regency Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Hardwood
H 29.34 in W 45.08 in D 23.63 in
19th Century English Satinwood and Leather Table
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century English Edwardian period satinwood and leather top table. Very pretty color and the
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19th Century English Edwardian Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Leather, Satinwood
Italian Rococo Early 19th Century Oak Table with Carved Apron and Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
pretty wod and details, this Italian table from the early 19th century will make for a wonderful addition
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Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Brass
H 31 in W 47 in D 28.25 in
Antique French Writing Table Transition Style Louis XV – Louis XVI
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
-matched rosewood veneer and pretty bronze drawer pulls.
The main extending writing surface is faced
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Jars
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain jars. Pretty images of birds and flowers. A
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Early 20th Century Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Porcelain
Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Stationery Box
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This very pretty Edwardian inlaid mahogany ladies stationery box would grace any ladies desk. The
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Post Box, 19th Century Victorian School House Letter Box
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
slot in the top for letters and a picture of St Georges School Harpenden on the front above a pretty
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Pine
Victorian Paper Mache Lacquered Hand Painted Letter Stand
Located in Suffolk, GB
Victorian lacquered paper mâché hand painted letter stand with pretty painted blossom decorated and
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1850s English Victorian Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Paper
French 1900 Antique Chinoiserie Champlevé Enameled Inkwell in Brass & Cut Glass
Located in Miami, FL
lid on top is decorated with applications of hot cloisonné enamel (Champlevé).
It is pretty heavy
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
H 4.5 in W 2.9 in D 2.9 in
19th Century Cast Iron French Figural Bird Heron Paper Clip or Letter Holder
By Susse Freres
Located in Haarlem, NL
feathered neck to open the beak.
So this pretty item could be used as paper clamp, paperclip, letter holder
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Iron
H 2.17 in W 7.49 in D 1.97 in
19th Century Gilt Bronze French Letter Holder Picket Fence with Love Birds
Located in Haarlem, NL
all your "lettres d'amour" (love letters) or other pretty little notes.
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 6.58 in W 8.67 in D 4.53 in
English Gold Mounted Carved Shell Cameos of Cupid and Psyche on Marble Base
Located in London, GB
A very pretty and unusual pair of English gold mounted carved shell cameos of cupid and psyche on
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1790s English Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Marble, Gold
H 0.563 in W 4.25 in D 2.75 in
Fine Antique Victorian Ornate Gilded Clock Set
Located in Suffolk, GB
shaped tops raised by cupids on an ornate base.
A pretty set in good working order.
Measures: H 28
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19th Century English Victorian Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Other
Unusual Antique Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Bureau
Located in Suffolk, GB
above a pretty crossbanded marquetry inlaid fall opening to reveal a fitted interior consisting of
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1920s English Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Walnut
Antique Viennese Enamel and Silver Gilt Clock Austria circa 1870 Bird Ostrich
Located in London, GB
A pretty Antique Silver Gilt and Viennese Enamel Clock. This oval Clock rests on the back of an
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19th Century Austrian Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Silver, Enamel
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Rare Pair of Antique Glass & Bisque Table Lamps Decorated with Very Pretty Roses
Located in Lisse, NL
antique and small ladies desk, but we are certain you can see their potential as the ideal pair on top of
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Brass
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H 12.2 in Dm 6.3 in
English Mahogany & Ebony Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is an English pedestal desk with two faux drawers just under the ebonized top. All sit on a
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19th Century English Other Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Secretary Desk
Located in Belmont, MA
This gorgeous Louis XV Secretary desk dates back to around 1750-60 and was made in France. The
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1750s French Louis XV Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Kingwood
Davenport Desk in Walnut, 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
travel desk in walnut and burl walnut which has a very elegant base
The right side of the cabinet
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19th Century British Victorian Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Walnut
Baroque Secretary Desk, Switzerland 1750, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
Baroque secretary desk, Switzerland, 1750.
This gorgeous baroque secretary desk stands out for its
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1750s Swiss Baroque Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Walnut
Dutch Secretary Desk, Around 1800, Mahogany
Located in Belmont, MA
Dutch secretary desk, Netherlands, around 1800.
This elegantly curved secretary desk has three
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1790s Dutch Baroque Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Mahogany
French Oak and Pine Country Side Table or Small Desk
Located in Port Chester, NY
" apron height and a larger top, the possibilty of use as a small desk or writing table. Pretty tapered
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Mid-19th Century French Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Oak, Pine
English Fall-Front Secretary Desk in Carved Oak, Circa 1800
Located in East Hampton, NY
is perfect for many uses; ample drawer storage, desk/ table top space and just pretty to look at
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Early 19th Century English British Colonial Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th Century Small Vanity Desk, Work Table, Louis XIII style in walnut
By Bassano's Ebanisteria
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant and pretty small 19th century Louis XIII dressing table or dressing table in walnut with
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19th Century Louis XIII Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Walnut
H 29.53 in W 24.41 in D 18.12 in
19th Century Swedish antique genuine small Gustavian table original paint
Located in Boden, SE
A fantastically pretty & elegant
Gustavian table. It is easy to place & fits in any room.
The
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Pine
H 29.14 in W 28.75 in D 18.9 in
Antique Dark Oak String Stool
Located in Port Chester, NY
seat. Small enough to tuck away for extra seating, but so pretty it should be on display! Sturdy enough
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Early 20th Century English Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
String, Oak
French Restauration Armchairs, 1880
Located in Leimen, DE
Explore our pretty French Restauration Armchair, crafted circa 1870-80. Adorned with intricate
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1880s French Restauration Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique Art Nouveau Cast Iron and Brass Adjustable Book Stand by Judd Company
By Judd Co.
Located in Doylestown, PA
stand portrays the profile of a pretty Mucha woman in relief with flowing hair and flowers on both ends
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Early 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 5.5 in W 14.5 in D 5 in
19th Century Swedish table in transition between Rococo & Gustavian
Located in Boden, SE
Pretty little desk with nicely curved edge. It's in transition between Rococo and Gustavian.
It is
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Pine
Modernist Banker's Lamp Early 20th Century. Big Size
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
between the Art Nouveau style and the Art Deco style.
Very pretty and original. It comes from Spain, but
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Early 20th Century Spanish Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Metal
Antique Porcelain Box with Floral Chintz Design
Located in New York, NY
and leaves. A pretty box to hold jewelry (demonstrated) or other items on a vanity, dresser/nightstand
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Early 20th Century European Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Holland & Sons Mount Street London Hand Carved Display Cabinet
By Holland & Sons
Located in GB
glazing and drop front secrataire desk finished in oxblood leather
Please note the delivery fee listed
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19th Century English Gothic Revival Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
H 74.22 in W 58.86 in D 18.12 in
Antique Italian 18th Century Rustic Baroque Wood Side Table with Turned Legs
Located in Firenze, IT
desk providing households with both a functional as well as pretty accent piece.
The wood shows a
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Early 18th Century Italian Rustic Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Wood
H 24.41 in W 29.53 in D 16.15 in
Stunning Pair of Victorian Military Campaign Folding Chairs Steamer Liner Pieces
Located in GB
style folding chairs
A very good looking and highly collectable pair of desk steamer campaign chairs
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1880s English Victorian Pretty Antique Desk
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 42.52 in W 23.23 in D 29.53 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the pretty antique desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each pretty antique desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. There are many kinds of the pretty antique desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A pretty antique desk made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one pretty antique desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but A.D. Mougin, Arnold Boonen and Charles Valton produced versions that are worth a look.
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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