What is an antique Davenport desk?

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.

What are antique desks called?

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.

How do I know if my roll top desk is antique?

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.

How much is my antique secretary desk worth?

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.

How do I know if my antique roll top desk?

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.

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Antique Draughtsman's Railway Curves, English, Pearwood, Cartography, Edwardian

$1,015

H 3.55 in W 14.77 in D 2.17 in

Antique Draughtsman's Railway Curves, English, Pearwood, Cartography, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a set of antique draughtsman's railway curves. An English, pearwood set of drawing

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Draughtsman Desk

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Pearwood

Antique Draughtsman's Tool Set, English, Cartography, Instruments, Edwardian

$1,619

H 1.97 in W 14.38 in D 5.32 in

Antique Draughtsman's Tool Set, English, Cartography, Instruments, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique master draughtsman's tool set. An English, case of cartographer's drawing

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Draughtsman Desk

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Wood

Antique Draughtsman's Rolling Ruler, English, Cartographer's Instrument, Stanley

$608 / set

H 0.99 in W 2.17 in D 12.21 in

Antique Draughtsman's Rolling Ruler, English, Cartographer's Instrument, Stanley

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique draughtsman's rolling ruler. An English, nitrided bronze cartographer's

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Late 19th Century British Art Deco Antique Draughtsman Desk

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Bronze

Pair of Antique Parallel Rulers, English, Coromandel, Draughtsman's Instrument

$744 / set

H 0.2 in W 17.92 in D 2.17 in

Pair of Antique Parallel Rulers, English, Coromandel, Draughtsman's Instrument

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

draughtsman's instrument, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Charming 18" type parallel rulers

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Draughtsman Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Nautical Rolling Ruler, English, Maritime, Draughtsman, Captain Field

$744

H 0.99 in W 20.87 in D 2.96 in

Antique Nautical Rolling Ruler, English, Maritime, Draughtsman, Captain Field

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique nautical rolling ruler. An English, ebony maritime or draughtsman's instrument

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Draughtsman Desk

Materials

Brass

Set of Antique Draughtsman's Rules, English, Engineer's Instruments, Edwardian

$608 / set

H 2.17 in W 13.98 in D 2.76 in

Set of Antique Draughtsman's Rules, English, Engineer's Instruments, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a set of antique draughtsman's rules. An English, pine engineer's instrument set in a

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1910s British Edwardian Antique Draughtsman Desk

Materials

Beech

Antique Cased Draughtsman's Set, English, Drawing Tools, WH Harling, Edwardian

$1,479

H 1.97 in W 11.03 in D 6.3 in

Antique Cased Draughtsman's Set, English, Drawing Tools, WH Harling, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique cased draughtsman's set. An English, technical drawing case of silver nickel and

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Draughtsman Desk

Materials

Brass, Nickel

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Victorian Glenister of High Wycombe Oak Draughtsman's Desk Chair, c.1890

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H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Victorian Glenister of High Wycombe Oak Draughtsman's Desk Chair, c.1890

Located in London, GB

Oak framed draughtsman's chair of exceptional quality manufactured by Glenister’s of High Wycombe

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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Draughtsman Desk

Materials

Pine

Antique Architects Desk, Adjustable, Georgian, Mahogany, Draughtsman, circa 1810

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H 32.68 in W 40.56 in D 27.56 in

Antique Architects Desk, Adjustable, Georgian, Mahogany, Draughtsman, circa 1810

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique architect's desk with adjustable top. English, Georgian, mahogany draughtsman

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Draughtsman Desk

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Swedish Rococo Draughtsman's Table

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H 30.32 in W 52.17 in D 26.78 in

18th Century Swedish Rococo Draughtsman's Table

Located in Allerum, SE

Most unusual and remarkable Swedish Rococo period metamorphic draughtsman's table with seven

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Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Draughtsman Desk

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Leather, Walnut

Vintage Proportional Divider, English, Brass, Compass, Draughtsman's Instrument

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H 1.19 in W 6.89 in D 0.99 in

Vintage Proportional Divider, English, Brass, Compass, Draughtsman's Instrument

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage 6" proportional divider. An English, brass compass or draughtsman's instrument

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Early 20th Century British Antique Draughtsman Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Trammel Point Set, Draughtsman's Instruments, Stanley, Victorian

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H 1.38 in W 4.73 in D 2.96 in

Antique Trammel Point Set, Draughtsman's Instruments, Stanley, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique trammel point set. An English, silver nickel draughtsman's instrument set by

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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Draughtsman Desk

Materials

Nickel

Antique Cased Draughtsman's Set, English, Architect's Drawing Tools, Edwardian

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H 5.32 in W 14.57 in D 7.29 in

Antique Cased Draughtsman's Set, English, Architect's Drawing Tools, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

draughtsman's set, with a useful selection of tools. The quality case with dovetail joints could grace any desk

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Early 20th Century British Antique Draughtsman Desk

Materials

Nickel

Antique Draughtsman's Set, Drawing Instrument, Tools, Jackson Bros, Victorian

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H 0.79 in W 5.52 in D 2.76 in

Antique Draughtsman's Set, Drawing Instrument, Tools, Jackson Bros, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique draughtsman's set. An English, silver nickel drawing instrument or tool set by

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Late 19th Century British Antique Draughtsman Desk

Materials

Nickel

Cartographer's Set, English, Architect, Draughtsman, AG Thornton, circa 1920

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H 0.99 in W 8.47 in D 5.71 in

Cartographer's Set, English, Architect, Draughtsman, AG Thornton, circa 1920

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique cartographer's set. An English, silver nickel architect's or draughtsman's case

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Early 20th Century British Antique Draughtsman Desk

Materials

Nickel

Antique Draughtsman's Instrument Set, German, Technical Drawing, Maho, Edwardian

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H 1.19 in W 11.23 in D 6.11 in

Antique Draughtsman's Instrument Set, German, Technical Drawing, Maho, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique draughtsman's instrument set. A German, silver nickel technical drawing case by

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Early 20th Century German Antique Draughtsman Desk

Materials

Nickel

Angelopoise Model 1208

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H 45 in Dm 8.5 in

Angelopoise Model 1208

Located in Tetbury, England

A rare 1930s Anglepoise Model 1208 Draughtsman's desk light. A highly original example, untouched

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Early 20th Century English Antique Draughtsman Desk

Materials

Iron

Vintage Draughtsman's Technical Drawing Case, Instrument Set, AG Thornton, 1930

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H 0.99 in W 9.06 in D 4.93 in

Vintage Draughtsman's Technical Drawing Case, Instrument Set, AG Thornton, 1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage draughtsman's technical drawing case. An English, brass and silver nickel

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Early 20th Century British Antique Draughtsman Desk

Materials

Nickel

Antique Draughtsman's Pocket Ruling Pen Set, English, Architect, Instrument Case

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H 0.99 in W 4.14 in D 1.97 in

Antique Draughtsman's Pocket Ruling Pen Set, English, Architect, Instrument Case

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique draughtsman's pocket ruling pen set. An English, silver nickel architect's

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Early 20th Century British Antique Draughtsman Desk

Materials

Nickel

Antique Architect's Desk, English, Adjustable, Draughtsman, Pedestal, Georgian

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H 31.89 in W 43.71 in D 24.81 in

Antique Architect's Desk, English, Adjustable, Draughtsman, Pedestal, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique architect's desk. An English, mahogany and leather adjustable draughtsman

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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Draughtsman Desk

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Cartographer's Set, English, Architect, Draughtsman Tool Case, Edwardian

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H 0.99 in W 6.7 in D 5.71 in

Antique Cartographer's Set, English, Architect, Draughtsman Tool Case, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique cartographer's set. An English, silver nickel architect's or draughtsman's case

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Early 20th Century British Antique Draughtsman Desk

Materials

Nickel

Small Antique Cartographer's Tool Set, German, Draughtsman's Instrument, Riefler

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H 0.79 in W 6.7 in D 2.17 in

Small Antique Cartographer's Tool Set, German, Draughtsman's Instrument, Riefler

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique cartographer's tool set. A German, brass draughtsmen's instrument case by Riefler, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900. Wonderfully compact set for...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Draughtsman Desk

Materials

Brass

Rare George II Mahogany Artist or Draughtsman's Cabinet or Desk

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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in

Rare George II Mahogany Artist or Draughtsman's Cabinet or Desk

Located in London, GB

The rectangular moulded top above a double inverted shell-carved front flanked by Corinthian column pilasters, sliding forward to reveal a tooled leather writing surface and enclosin...

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1730s English Antique Draughtsman Desk

Materials

Wood

Rare Antique Industrial Draughtsman Swivel Chair or Stool

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H 38.59 in W 13.78 in D 16.54 in

Rare Antique Industrial Draughtsman Swivel Chair or Stool

Located in Heathfield, East Sussex

A rare antique Industrial Draughtsman chair by H Mealey Ltd of High Wycombe. Having been

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1920s English Industrial Antique Draughtsman Desk

Materials

Copper, Steel

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Vintage Scholar's Instrument Set, English, Nickel Steel, Draughtsman's Tool Case

$391 / set

H 0.99 in W 7.09 in D 3.94 in

Vintage Scholar's Instrument Set, English, Nickel Steel, Draughtsman's Tool Case

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage scholar's instrument set. An English, nickel steel draughtsman's tool case, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Unmarked tools, but of fine industrial qual...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Antique Draughtsman Desk

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Nickel

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Antique Draughtsman Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique draughtsman desk for your home. An antique draughtsman desk — often made from metal, nickel and wood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique draughtsman desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique draughtsman desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Georgian and Rococo styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Antique Draughtsman Desk?

The average selling price for an antique draughtsman desk at 1stDibs is $503, while they’re typically $172 on the low end and $23,000 for the highest priced.

Questions About Antique Draughtsman Desk

What is an antique Davenport desk?
2 Answers
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.
What are antique desks called?
1 Answer
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.
How do I know if my roll top desk is antique?
1 Answer
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.
How much is my antique secretary desk worth?
1 Answer
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.
How do I know if my antique roll top desk?
1 Answer
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.