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Vintage Boho German Biedermeier Desk
Vintage Boho German Biedermeier Desk

Vintage Boho German Biedermeier Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

materiality of the German Biedermeier period (c. 1815–1848). Crafted during a mid-20th-century revival, the

Category

Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

Materials

Brass

Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870

Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870

$2,240Sale Price|20% Off

Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870

Located in Belmont, MA

Introducing a delightful German Davenport desk dating back to 1870. This small and narrow desk

Category

1870s German Louis Philippe Antique German Desk

Materials

Walnut

German Biedermeier Mahogany Kneehole Desk
German Biedermeier Mahogany Kneehole Desk

German Biedermeier Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Located in Queens, NY

German Biedermeier (19th Century) mahogany kneehole desk with bronze trim.

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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Biedermeier-style Desk, Germany
19th Century Biedermeier-style Desk, Germany

19th Century Biedermeier-style Desk, Germany

Located in New York, NY

Small desk with a burlwood veneer and black lacquered writing surface. The desk stands on ebonized

Category

Late 19th Century German Antique German Desk

Materials

Bronze

Biedermeier Writing Desk, Germany, circa 1820
Biedermeier Writing Desk, Germany, circa 1820

Biedermeier Writing Desk, Germany, circa 1820

Located in Greding, DE

Biedermeier writing desk veneered in cherry, raised on tall, slightly splayed legs. A drawer is

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1820s German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Louis XVI Desk, Germany 1780, cherry veneer
Louis XVI Desk, Germany 1780, cherry veneer

Louis XVI Desk, Germany 1780, cherry veneer

Located in Leimen, DE

Louis XVI Desk, Germany circa 1780 – Cherry Veneer with Geometric Intarsia An exquisite Louis XVI

Category

1780s German Louis XVI Antique German Desk

Materials

Cherry

Small Neoclassical Desk, Northern Germany, 1810-20
Small Neoclassical Desk, Northern Germany, 1810-20

Small Neoclassical Desk, Northern Germany, 1810-20

Located in Leimen, DE

Refined Neoclassical Desk or Antique Side Table, Circa 1810 This elegant Neoclassical desk or side

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1810s German Neoclassical Antique German Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Mid 19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Standing Desk
Mid 19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Standing Desk

Mid 19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Standing Desk

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Large Biedermeier standing desk or writing desk. West German/Rhineland, around 1840. Solidly

Category

Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

Materials

Cherry

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Ladies Desk, Germany
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Ladies Desk, Germany

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Ladies Desk, Germany

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Germany. Crafted primarily from solid cherrywood, the desk reflects the restrained and functional design

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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

Materials

Cherry, Softwood

Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk Table, South Germany circa 1825
Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk Table, South Germany circa 1825

Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk Table, South Germany circa 1825

Located in Darmstadt, DE

This early Biedermeier piece from South Germany, dating to around 1825, is crafted entirely from

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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

Materials

Brass

German Walnut Baroque Desk or Dressing table Mid-18th Century
German Walnut Baroque Desk or Dressing table Mid-18th Century

German Walnut Baroque Desk or Dressing table Mid-18th Century

Located in London, GB

things. See other German baroque pieces from same period pieces to complete a suite. This desk is

Category

18th Century German Baroque Antique German Desk

Materials

Walnut

Biedermeier Mahogany Desk, Mid-19th Century, Germany, Elegant Design
Biedermeier Mahogany Desk, Mid-19th Century, Germany, Elegant Design

Biedermeier Mahogany Desk, Mid-19th Century, Germany, Elegant Design

Located in Greding, DE

An elegant Biedermeier desk crafted from mahogany. The piece features stylish forked legs connected

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Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

Materials

Mahogany

German Biedermeier Slant-Front Desk
German Biedermeier Slant-Front Desk

German Biedermeier Slant-Front Desk

Located in Hudson, NY

A very good German slant front desk with a lower case of drawers. The writing surface very nicely

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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau / Jugendstil Desk, Carved Wood, Germany, Circa 1910
Art Nouveau / Jugendstil Desk, Carved Wood, Germany, Circa 1910

Art Nouveau / Jugendstil Desk, Carved Wood, Germany, Circa 1910

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Features: Style: Art Nouveau / Jugendstil Material: Carved wood Origin: Germany, circa 1910

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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique German Desk

Materials

Brass, Bronze

18th century Louis XVI Writing Desk, cherry veneer, South Germany
18th century Louis XVI Writing Desk, cherry veneer, South Germany

18th century Louis XVI Writing Desk, cherry veneer, South Germany

Located in Belmont, MA

Rare Louis XVI writing desk, South German 1780, exquisite cherry and plum wood veneer on front back

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1780s German Louis XVI Antique German Desk

Materials

Cherry

Art Deco Walnut Writing Desk, Polished Finish, Germany, Circa 1915
Art Deco Walnut Writing Desk, Polished Finish, Germany, Circa 1915

Art Deco Walnut Writing Desk, Polished Finish, Germany, Circa 1915

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Very nice big writing desk from the period around 1915, transition from Art Nouveau to the Art Deco

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1910s German Art Deco Antique German Desk

Materials

Walnut

Art Nouveau Walnut Desk, Germany, Circa 1895, Elegant Polished Finish
Art Nouveau Walnut Desk, Germany, Circa 1895, Elegant Polished Finish

Art Nouveau Walnut Desk, Germany, Circa 1895, Elegant Polished Finish

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Art Nouveau Walnut Desk A very elegant desk from the Art Nouveau period, crafted around 1895. The

Category

Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique German Desk

Materials

Walnut

Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, Oak, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, 1930s
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, Oak, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, 1930s

Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, Oak, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, 1930s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Desk dimensions: Height: 79 cm (31.1 in) Width: 110 cm (43.3 in) Depth: 63 cm (24.8 in) Leg space

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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique German Desk

Materials

Steel, Chrome

White German Bauhaus Chrome Plated Steel Writing Desk, Made in the 1930s
White German Bauhaus Chrome Plated Steel Writing Desk, Made in the 1930s

White German Bauhaus Chrome Plated Steel Writing Desk, Made in the 1930s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Desk with a tubular chromed steel frame Manufactured in the 1930s. Wood is completely restored

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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique German Desk

Materials

Chrome

Lovely Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted German K.P.M. Porcelain Desk
Lovely Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted German K.P.M. Porcelain Desk

Lovely Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted German K.P.M. Porcelain Desk

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Lovely Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted German K.P.M. Porcelain Desk Decorated allover

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Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique German Desk

Materials

Bronze

WMF Württembergische Metallwaren German Jugendstil Pewter Desk Stand and Inkwell
WMF Württembergische Metallwaren German Jugendstil Pewter Desk Stand and Inkwell

WMF Württembergische Metallwaren German Jugendstil Pewter Desk Stand and Inkwell

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very stylish German Jugendstil pewter desk stand and inkwell by renowned makers WMF

Category

Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique German Desk

Materials

Pewter

Joseph Reinemann Jugendstil Pewter Novelty Bird Desk Inkwell, Germany c1902
Joseph Reinemann Jugendstil Pewter Novelty Bird Desk Inkwell, Germany c1902

Joseph Reinemann Jugendstil Pewter Novelty Bird Desk Inkwell, Germany c1902

By Martin Brothers, Arts and Crafts Company, Robert Wallace Martin

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Joseph Reinemann Jugendstil Pewter Novelty Bird Desk Inkwell, Germany c1902. Joseph Reinemann

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Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique German Desk

Materials

Pewter

German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece
German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece

German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece Desk decorative inkwell. The base of the

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique German Desk

Materials

Crystal, Metal

WMF Jugendstil Brass Desk Blotter, Hand-Crafted in Germany, Circa 1910
WMF Jugendstil Brass Desk Blotter, Hand-Crafted in Germany, Circa 1910

WMF Jugendstil Brass Desk Blotter, Hand-Crafted in Germany, Circa 1910

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very stylish German Jugendstil brass roller desk blotter by renowned makers WMF (Württembergische

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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique German Desk

Materials

Brass, Steel

Art Deco Marble Desk Perpetual calendar by Jakob Maul, Germany, 1920s
Art Deco Marble Desk Perpetual calendar by Jakob Maul, Germany, 1920s

Art Deco Marble Desk Perpetual calendar by Jakob Maul, Germany, 1920s

Located in Oxford, GB

Art Deco Perpetual calendar made of black Belgian marble and made by the well known german company

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1910s German Art Deco Antique German Desk

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Chrome

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 German Desk

Materials

Pine

19th Century Restored German Biedermeier Cherry-Tree Writing Desk, Table, 1830s
19th Century Restored German Biedermeier Cherry-Tree Writing Desk, Table, 1830s

19th Century Restored German Biedermeier Cherry-Tree Writing Desk, Table, 1830s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Biedermeier writing desk Completely restored. Shellac polish. Material: Cherry tree Period

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Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Antique German Desk

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Cherry

Restored Bauhaus Desk, Erich Dieckmann, Lacquered Rosewood, Germany circa 1925
Restored Bauhaus Desk, Erich Dieckmann, Lacquered Rosewood, Germany circa 1925

Restored Bauhaus Desk, Erich Dieckmann, Lacquered Rosewood, Germany circa 1925

By Erich Dieckmann, Bauhaus

Located in Regensburg, DE

Original, fully restored Bauhaus Desk, attributed to Erich Dieckmann, Germany, 1923-1925 at the

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1920s German Bauhaus Antique German Desk

Materials

Stainless Steel, Nickel

Adjustable Black Table Lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell, Germany 1930s
Adjustable Black Table Lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell, Germany 1930s

Adjustable Black Table Lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell, Germany 1930s

By Kaiser Idell, Christian Dell

Located in Voorburg, NL

Beautiful German Desk Lamp produced by Kaiser Idell and designed by Christian Dell 1930s

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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Antique German Desk

Materials

Steel

Unusual Early 19th Century Biedermeier Library Desk, German or Austrian
Unusual Early 19th Century Biedermeier Library Desk, German or Austrian

Unusual Early 19th Century Biedermeier Library Desk, German or Austrian

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

A very attractive early 19th century library desk, veneered an precious satinwood, with ebonised

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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

Materials

Fruitwood, Satinwood

Art Déco German Silvered Metal Pen Tray and Inkwell Decorative Desk Stand by WMF
Art Déco German Silvered Metal Pen Tray and Inkwell Decorative Desk Stand by WMF

Art Déco German Silvered Metal Pen Tray and Inkwell Decorative Desk Stand by WMF

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in North Miami, FL

Art Déco german silvered/plated metal pen tray and inkwell decorative desk stand by

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique German Desk

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate

Antique German Bronze Desk Set Inkstand Rosso Antico Marble Ormolu Burgstaller
Antique German Bronze Desk Set Inkstand Rosso Antico Marble Ormolu Burgstaller

Antique German Bronze Desk Set Inkstand Rosso Antico Marble Ormolu Burgstaller

By George Josef Burgstaller

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stunning Chisel Cast Austrian or German Neo-Classical Ormolu and Rosso Antico Marble Ink Stand of

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19th Century French Grand Tour Antique German Desk

Materials

Siena Marble, Brass, Bronze

Biedermeier Writing Desk, 19th Century
Biedermeier Writing Desk, 19th Century

Biedermeier Writing Desk, 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Small Biedermeier writing desk in walnut, raised on tapered square legs with brass sabots and

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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Desk, Louis XVI Period 1780
Neoclassical Desk, Louis XVI Period 1780

Neoclassical Desk, Louis XVI Period 1780

Located in Belmont, MA

This original Louis XVI Desk stands out for its beautiful walnut veneer which is additionally

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1780s German Louis XVI Antique German Desk

Materials

Walnut

Bauhaus Tiered Tubular Chromed Steel Writing Desk
Bauhaus Tiered Tubular Chromed Steel Writing Desk

Bauhaus Tiered Tubular Chromed Steel Writing Desk

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This 1930s modernist black writing desk in the manner of Marcel Breuer emphasizes classic Bauhaus

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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique German Desk

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Rustic Continental Antler and Oak Kneehole Desk
Rustic Continental Antler and Oak Kneehole Desk

Rustic Continental Antler and Oak Kneehole Desk

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic style Continental German (late 19th Century) antler and oak kneehole desk with antler

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19th Century German Rustic Antique German Desk

Materials

Oak, Leather, Antler

19th Century German Iron Padlock
19th Century German Iron Padlock

19th Century German Iron Padlock

Located in Marbella, ES

19th Century German Iron Padlock.

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19th Century German Antique German Desk

Materials

Iron

Restored Typewriter/ Triumph, Germany, 1915
Restored Typewriter/ Triumph, Germany, 1915

Restored Typewriter/ Triumph, Germany, 1915

Located in Praha, CZ

Germany Made of metal, steel, chrome, fabric Re-polished Good original condition.

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1910s German Art Deco Antique German Desk

Materials

Metal

Bernhard Hoetger German Art Nouveau Bronze Figural Vide-Poche
Bernhard Hoetger German Art Nouveau Bronze Figural Vide-Poche

Bernhard Hoetger German Art Nouveau Bronze Figural Vide-Poche

By Bernhard Hoetger

Located in New York, NY

A German Art Nouveau patinated bronze figural vide poche by Bernhard Hoetger featuring a windblown

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique German Desk

Materials

Bronze

Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, Curved Legs, Expandable, Circa 1830
Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, Curved Legs, Expandable, Circa 1830

Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, Curved Legs, Expandable, Circa 1830

Located in Greding, DE

Biedermeier desk crafted from walnut, featuring gracefully curved legs and a baluster-shaped

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1830s German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

Materials

Walnut

German Bronze Dore and Marble Inkwell
German Bronze Dore and Marble Inkwell

German Bronze Dore and Marble Inkwell

Located in Tampa, FL

. German, late 19th century, signed Burgstaller. The statue of the lady is five inches tall and two and a

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1890s German Antique German Desk

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century antique Classic Desk Biedermeier around 1840 with Inlays
19th Century antique Classic Desk Biedermeier around 1840 with Inlays

19th Century antique Classic Desk Biedermeier around 1840 with Inlays

Located in Berlin, DE

19th century Classic desk Biedermeier Solid wood and mahogany veneer. Longitudinal rectangular

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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

Materials

Wood

19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Fall Front Desk / Secretaire
19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Fall Front Desk / Secretaire

19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Fall Front Desk / Secretaire

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Introducing a stunning late Biedermeier Slant-Front Secretary, crafted from solid cherry wood in the 1840s. This exquisite piece of furniture features three drawers spanning the enti...

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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

Materials

Spruce, Cherry

Antique Victorian Calling Card Case, Germany ca. 1900
Antique Victorian Calling Card Case, Germany ca. 1900

Antique Victorian Calling Card Case, Germany ca. 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique Victorian Calling Card Case, Germany ca. 1900 This rare and beautifully crafted Victorian

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Early 20th Century German Victorian Antique German Desk

Materials

Antler, Textile

Beautiful Highly Decorative Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s
Beautiful Highly Decorative Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s

Beautiful Highly Decorative Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful highly decorative letter scale. All written in German. With porcelain Enamel Face. Nice

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Early 1900s German Victorian Antique German Desk

Materials

Metal

Hand-Painted Metal Napkin Holder, Germany circa 1900
Hand-Painted Metal Napkin Holder, Germany circa 1900

Hand-Painted Metal Napkin Holder, Germany circa 1900

Located in Hamburg, DE

Hand-Painted Metal Napkin Holder, Germany circa 1900 This charming napkin holder, crafted from

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Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique German Desk

Materials

Metal

Rare cast brass inkwell, Germany 2nd half 19th century.
Rare cast brass inkwell, Germany 2nd half 19th century.

Rare cast brass inkwell, Germany 2nd half 19th century.

Located in Milan, IT

is engraved in German: So lag ich, und so führte ich meine Klinge (Thus I lay, and thus I guided my

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Late 19th Century German Antique German Desk

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Rare jugendstil writing set by Erhard & Sohne Germany
Rare jugendstil writing set by Erhard & Sohne Germany

Rare jugendstil writing set by Erhard & Sohne Germany

By Erhard & Söhne

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Rare jugendstil writing set by Erhard & Sohne Germany including letter holder 10x13x6cm, letter

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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique German Desk

Materials

Brass

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Antique German Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique German desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every antique German desk was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique German desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique German desk bearing Art Nouveau, Victorian or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique German desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Marcel Breuer and Winterhalder & Hofmeier produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique German Desk?

The average selling price for an antique German desk at 1stDibs is $2,447, while they’re typically $13 on the low end and $240,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique German 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.