Used Antique Desks
1880s Italian Antique Antique Desks
Bronze
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Antique Desks
Walnut
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Antique Desks
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Antique Desks
Brass
Late 19th Century American Antique Antique Desks
Mahogany
1850s Indian Antique Antique Desks
Teak
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Antique Desks
Walnut, Oak
Late 18th Century Antique Antique Desks
Wood, Mahogany, Oak
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Antique Desks
Steel
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Antique Desks
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Antique Desks
Wood
Early 20th Century Chippendale Antique Antique Desks
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Antique Desks
Mahogany
1860s English Antique Antique Desks
Brass
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Antique Desks
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Antique Desks
Brass
1880s British Victorian Antique Antique Desks
Leather, Wood
1890s British Sheraton Antique Antique Desks
Leather, Satinwood
Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Antique Desks
Mahogany
1820s British George III Antique Antique Desks
Wood
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Antique Desks
Leather, Walnut
1920s French Art Deco Antique Antique Desks
Wood
18th Century Italian Antique Antique Desks
Wood
19th Century Louis XV Antique Antique Desks
Bronze
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Antique Desks
Brass
18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Antique Desks
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Antique Desks
Wood, Leather
Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Antique Desks
Walnut, Burl
1880s Regency Antique Antique Desks
Mahogany
1840s French Biedermeier Antique Antique Desks
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Antique Desks
Ormolu
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Antique Desks
Mahogany
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Antique Desks
Ormolu
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Antique Desks
Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Antique Desks
Mahogany
Early 1800s British George III Antique Antique Desks
Leather, Wood
1890s British Chippendale Antique Antique Desks
Leather, Wood
1820s British Regency Antique Antique Desks
Wood
1890s British Sheraton Antique Antique Desks
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century North American Antique Antique Desks
Wood
1860s British High Victorian Antique Antique Desks
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Georgian Antique Antique Desks
Leather, Mahogany
17th Century Spanish Antique Antique Desks
Iron
1890s British Victorian Antique Antique Desks
Leather, Walnut
1920s British Art Deco Antique Antique Desks
Leather, Walnut
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Antique Desks
Mahogany
1860s American American Classical Antique Antique Desks
Birdseye Maple
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Antique Desks
Wood
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Antique Desks
Cherry
Early 20th Century English Sheraton Antique Antique Desks
Leather, Satinwood
1920s Czech Art Deco Antique Antique Desks
Wood
1890s British Edwardian Antique Antique Desks
Leather, Wood
1920s French Art Deco Antique Antique Desks
Other
19th Century Georgian Antique Antique Desks
Brass
Early 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Antique Desks
Walnut
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Antique Desks
Leather, Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Antique Desks
Rosewood, Walnut, Wood
1860s British Victorian Antique Antique Desks
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Country Antique Antique Desks
Brass
18th Century Italian Antique Antique Desks
Walnut
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- What are desk blotters used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Desk blotters are used to protect the top of a table or desk. It helps prevent scratches and absorbs dripped or spilled ink and paint. Desk pad is another name for a blotter. You'll find a selection of vintage and antique desk blotters on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Davenport desk is used for writing and is typically favored by women. The desk features a slanted top leather insert, a cupboard, slides and drawers to carry writing essentials. You’ll find a selection of antique Davenport desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because of their variety of sizes and range in function, console tables can easily work as a desk. Given their size and ease of mobility, a console table can be used in almost any sort of room.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, you can use a library table as a desk. In fact, many people like the spacious tops found on library tables because they usually have enough room to accommodate a computer and provide additional work space. Find a range of library tables on 1stDibs.
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022All incense burners work roughly the same, whether antique or contemporary. Usually the incense is placed inside the burner and lit, then a lid may be lowered, if there is one. The smoke will then filter out through holes in the lid. Shop a range of antique and modern incense burners on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique wooden bowls were used in either storing or serving food. Wooden bowls were also preferred for bread making, as the wood held the heat that was generated by the fermenting yeast. You’ll find a variety of antique wooden bowls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How you use an antique cash register depends on the type. Push-button cash registers allow you to punch in the sale price and then push another button to open a drawer. With crank cash registers, you must turn the crank to unlatch the drawer. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique cash registers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Dough bowls, also known as trenchers, were a staple in colonial America for mixing bread and providing a place for the dough to rise before baking. Shop a collection of antique dough bowls from some of the world’s top sellers 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2020
The more optimal its condition, the more valuable an antique will likely be. If an item is perfectly uniform with no color, this is likely indicative that it is a modern mass-produced reproduction and thus, less valuable. When 1stDibs vets an item, we look for item condition and patina to determine if an item shows signs of age.