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Table fan ATAS, 220V - 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Fully functional. 220V, European plug. New power cable.
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Iron

Antique Table fan ATAS, 220V - 1930s
Table fan ATAS, 220V - 1930s
H 14.97 in W 11.03 in D 6.7 in
Table fan ATAS, 220V - 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
Fully functional. 220V, European plug. New power cable.
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Iron

Antique Table fan ATAS, 220V - 1940s
Table fan ATAS, 220V - 1940s
H 9.06 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in
Table fan MAICO, 220V - 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
Fully functional. 220V, European plug. New power cable. Very silent running
Category

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

Materials

Iron

Antique Table fan MAICO, 220V - 1940s
Table fan MAICO, 220V - 1940s
H 11.03 in W 9.06 in D 5.91 in
Anient Traditional Fan, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Traditional Italian fan is an original decorative object realized in Italy in the half of the 18th
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18th Century Italian Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Silk, Wood

Antique Anient Traditional Fan, Italy, 18th Century
Anient Traditional Fan, Italy, 18th Century
H 14.57 in W 14.57 in D 1.19 in
Table fan MARELLI, 220V - Italy, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
In nice original and functional condition. Fully functional. 220V, European plug.
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Iron, Brass

Antique Table fan MARELLI, 220V - Italy, 1930s
Table fan MARELLI, 220V - Italy, 1930s
H 10.63 in W 9.06 in D 6.7 in
English Tooled Green Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable antique George III style partners desk with the original tooled green leather
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Jacobean Oak Desk / Library Table Early 20th Century
Located in Fulton, CA
Early 20th century oak library table / desk / refectory table with fanned inlay detail. Bold, over
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Early 20th Century English Jacobean Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Oak

Late Victorian Carlton House Desk in Satinwood
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5033, exceptional quality Sheraton Revival satinwood and marquetry desk attributed to Edwards and
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19th Century British Sheraton Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Late Victorian Carlton House Desk in Satinwood
Late Victorian Carlton House Desk in Satinwood
H 36.23 in W 48.23 in D 25.2 in
A Very Fine Edwardian Leather Top Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine Edwardian mahogany leather top nine drawer kidney shaped desk, of stunning quality
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Brass

Antique English Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Secretary Slant Front Desk & Chair
Located in Plainview, NY
. Completing the ensemble is a matching mahogany Windsor fan back chair, expertly carved to mirror the desk
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Maple Secretary Desk Writing Bureau
Located in Dayton, OH
Exquisite and Rare antique American Chippendale Period secretary writing desk or Escritoire. Made
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18th Century Chippendale Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Maple

Antique Roll-Top Desk, English, Bureau, Aesthetic Period, Victorian, Circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique roll-top desk. An English, mahogany and leather tambour bureau in Aesthetic
Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Wood

Antique American Inlaid Serpentine Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Late 18th-early 19th century mahogany drop-front writing desk with satinwood banding and marquetry
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Early 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Arts and Crafts Walnut Desk or Office Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Edwardian Arts and Crafts Walnut Desk or Office Chair The Chair has an attractive high curving
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Walnut

Sheraton Pedestal Desk Shaped Marquetry Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pedestals there are inlaid Panels of Fans and Laurels. The Top of The Desk Having the Original Leather
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1880s Sheraton Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Mahogany

French Cylinder Desk Bureau Mulberry, 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive French Mulberry cylinder desk. Standing Upon Square Tapered Legs. Featuring an
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1850s Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Rosewood

George III Inlaid Slant Top Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
George III inlaid slant top desk, the top and fall board crossbanded with satinwood and ebony, the
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Late 18th Century English Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Brass

George III Inlaid Slant Top Desk
George III Inlaid Slant Top Desk
H 43 in W 37 in D 21 in
Inlaid English Mahogany Hepplewhite Slant Front Desk on Legs
Located in Wilson, NC
Inlaid English mahogany Hepplewhite Slant front desk on legs. It has quarter fans connected by
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1820s English Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Brass

New England Tiger Maple Slant Front Desk circa 1780-90
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a New England curly or tiger maple slant front desk with compartmentalized
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Late 18th Century American Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Brass

18th Century Massachusetts Mahogany Chippendale Desk with Shell Drop & Ogee Feet
Located in Milford, NH
A fine mahogany Chippendale slant front desk with serpentine case, dovetailed construction
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18th Century American Chippendale Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Brass

Alfa Romeo Classic Car Radiator Desk Clock, Jaeger, 1920´s. Automobilia
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
ornament or Car Mascot fan!
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1920s Swiss Classical Roman Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Italian Occasional Table with Floral Medallion Inlay Adorning Top, Early 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian occasional table or small writing desk from the early 19th century. This antique table
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Wood

18th Century Harewood Dressing Table
By Mayhew & Ince
Located in London, GB
padouk wood oval panel and fan inlay to the corners. The Table with lift up top enclosing compartments
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Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Satinwood, Boxwood, Ebony, Padouk, Harewood

18th Century Harewood Dressing Table
18th Century Harewood Dressing Table
H 32 in W 36 in D 23.75 in
Art Deco Max Le Verrier / Artus Pelican Hood Ornament / Paperweight, France
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Car Mascots of Automobilia Fan.    
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Marble, Metal

Pair of Antique British Elbow Office Chairs circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Antique British Elbow desk chairs in solid Wood dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Linen, Wood

Neo-Greek Inkwell by C.G. Diehl, E. Frémiet and J. Brandely, France, Circa 1867
By Emmanuel Fremiet, Charles-Guillaume Diehl, Jean Brandely
Located in PARIS, FR
pendant bearing hooks and the fan shaped radiating motif which ornaments the entablature are engraved with
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1860s French Greek Revival Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Copper

Multi Color Handled Letter Opener or Dagger with Stone Between Silver Spacers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
station or desk. small, but sharp and ready to burn through the fan mail we all receive on a daily basis
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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Silver, Steel

Antique French Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Parquetry Bureau a Rognon
Located in Montreal, QC
Although of kidney shape, this desk is more substantial than generally found in such a form. The
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Gilt-Bronze & Rouge Griotte Marble Table Clock - François Linke Index No 86
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, a mask and fan, on an oval bead-edged marble plinth with recessed panels mounted with fruiting vines
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique English Inlaid Figured Mahogany Georgian Style Small Slant-Front Bureau
Located in Charleston, SC
-fan inlays at the corners; "secret" document slides flanking prospect cupboard door as well as
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Late 19th Century English George III Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood

French Figural Bronze Clock, Louis Sauvageau
Located in Cypress, CA
. The beautiful patinated bronze Egyptian Revival-style woman with a bird and a fan amid gilt palm trees
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19th Century French Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

French Silver and Guilloche Enamel Timepiece with Hand Painted Picture
Located in London, GB
triangular or fan shaped chapters below the 12 o'clock position. Super quality hands. Below the dial is a
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1910s French Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Set Vase Clock 19th Century Style Empire
Located in Warsaw, PL
swan's neck, finished at the bottom where it is attached to the vase with a palmette resembling the fan
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19th Century French Empire Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Bronze

Set Vase Clock 19th Century Style Empire
Set Vase Clock 19th Century Style Empire
H 18.12 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Vase Clock 19th Century Style Empire by Blanc Fils Palais Roya
Located in Warsaw, PL
palmette resembling the fan-shaped leaves of a palm tree. The large white enamel dial has twelve Arabic
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Marble and Bronze Inkwell and Blotter
Located in London, GB
fans. It is most probably French from the 19th century. Circa 1880-1890. There is a tiny chip in the
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19th Century French Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Bronze

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate Insects and Seashells Fans
Located in New York, NY
enameled with a polychrome design with images of fans to the center. Each fan is adorned with intricate
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Enamel

Motorcycle Bronze with Driver Desk Piece
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic detailed motorcycle bronze desk piece. Very nice Automobilia sculpture. Figure with brown
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Motorcycle Bronze with Driver Desk Piece
Motorcycle Bronze with Driver Desk Piece
H 6.3 in W 9.06 in D 3.15 in
Edwards and Roberts Antique Inlaid Secretary Desk, 1860-1875, London
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Stately Mahogany inlaid leather top secretary desk, London England 1860-1875 by Cabinetmakers
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Mahogany, Leather, Glass

Walnut Carved Secretaire Desk from H. Dufin, France, 19th Century
By Honoré Dufin
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful fine carved secretary desk. The desk was made by the famous French cabinet maker Honoré
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1870s French Renaissance Revival Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Herbert Terry & Sons Anglepoise 1209 Table Lamp Desk Lamp , 40s
By Herbert Terry
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
in its engineering. We’re unashamed fans of Anglepoise, and this lamp is one of our favourites
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Mid-19th Century British Industrial Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Metal, Iron

Exceptional Pair Of George III Style Mahogany Secretary Bookcases
Located in Bridgeport, CT
drawer while the other has drop down desk, and bottom cabinet doors, carved fan pediments, satinwood
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19th Century European George III Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Leather, Glass, Mahogany

Belgian Oak Slant-Front Secretary, circa 1850
Located in Evergreen, CO
circular display of fanned leaves to form a stunning focal point. Double bodied, the upper cabinet has
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Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Oak

Belgian Oak Slant-Front Secretary, circa 1850
Belgian Oak Slant-Front Secretary, circa 1850
H 105 in W 45.75 in D 24.75 in
Antique Dutch Marquetry Walnut Seven Drawer Chest, Early 19th Century
Located in London, GB
been accomplished in walnut with exquisite handcut marquetry decoration of urns and corner fans typical
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Early 1800s Dutch Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Chippendale Style Schiedmayer Piano Oriental Scenes Embossed Japanning
Located in Leeds, GB
ornament. The pierced, filigree music desk is in a scrolling, arabesque design with stylised flowers and a
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Late 19th Century German Chinese Chippendale Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Carved Spanish Oak Writing Cabinet, Estate of Vincente Blasco Ibanez
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely stunning 16th century carved Spanish oak writing desk and cabinet, with
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Oak

Chippendale Slant-Top Desk
Located in Litchfield, CT
fitted with a central fan carved drawer initialled "TH", flanked by pigeon holes with shaped valences
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18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Cherry, Pine

Chippendale Slant-Top Desk
Chippendale Slant-Top Desk
H 42 in W 37 in D 18 in
Edwardian Satinwood Inlaid Lady's Writing Desk
Located in Kensington, MD
side drawers with detail inlaid border on top, Fanned corners on apron. (29.5" desk/23.5"h knee
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19th Century English Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Straw Marquetry Lady Desk with Its Chair 1930 by Blanche Klotz
By Blanche Klotz
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional and Sophisticated 1930 Straw Marquetry Lady Desk with its Chair by Art Déco, French
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Steel

Sheraton Revival Mahogany Inlaid Writing Table
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
having a quarter fan detail. The superstructure having an arrangement of letter holders and drawers
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1880s British Sheraton Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Mahogany

Orange metal bedside/desk lamp, iGuzzini, Italy, 1970s
By iGuzzini
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
closed in the 1980s. In perfect condition. The paint has no signs of use. It is a real treat for fans
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1670s Italian Space Age Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Metal

Single Swedish Karl Johan Period Armchair
Located in Hudson, NY
Elegant desk armchair featuring fan shaped barrel backrest decorated with laurel leaf carving in
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Beech, Birch

Chippendale Blocked Front Secretary
Located in Litchfield, CT
on the desk top with waist molding. The lower portion has a slant-top desk lid opening to an
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1760s American Chippendale Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Cherry, Pine

Chippendale Blocked Front Secretary
Chippendale Blocked Front Secretary
H 92 in W 38.75 in D 22.5 in
Desk Fan, Czechoslovakia, circa 1930
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state. Fully functional. New cable installed, 220V, European plug.
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Iron

Desk Fan, Czechoslovakia, circa 1930
Desk Fan, Czechoslovakia, circa 1930
H 9.45 in W 9.06 in D 5.12 in
Desk Fan AEG VER30, Germany, circa 1930
By AEG
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state. Fully functional. New cable installed, 220V, European plug.
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Iron

Desk Fan AEG VER30, Germany, circa 1930
Desk Fan AEG VER30, Germany, circa 1930
H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 9.06 in
Desk Fan ATAS S30, Czechoslovakia, circa 1930
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state. Fully functional. New cable installed, 220V, European plug.
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Iron

Desk Fan ATAS S25, Czechoslovakia, circa 1930
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state. Fully functional. New cable installed, 220V, European plug.
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Iron

Desk Fan ATAS S25, Czechoslovakia, circa 1930
Desk Fan ATAS S25, Czechoslovakia, circa 1930
H 13.78 in W 11.03 in D 6.3 in
Archaic Desk Fan, circa 1910
Located in Praha, CZ
Very old type. Manufactured in Central Europe, circa 1910. Fan in nice working order. 220V.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Iron

Archaic Desk Fan, circa 1910
Archaic Desk Fan, circa 1910
H 11.42 in W 9.45 in D 8.27 in
Archaic Desk Fan, circa 1920
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Central Europe circa year 1920. Fully functional. 220V
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Iron

Archaic Desk Fan, circa 1920
Archaic Desk Fan, circa 1920
H 12.6 in W 11.03 in D 7.49 in
Small Table Fan, circa 1930
By ASTRA
Located in Praha, CZ
Fully functional. New cable installed, 220V, European plug.
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Small Table Fan, circa 1930
Small Table Fan, circa 1930
H 9.45 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in
Small Table Fan, circa 1900
By Edison
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state. Fully functional. New cable installed, 220V (inside the possibility to easily switch the electrical voltage to 110V), European plug.
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Early 20th Century Belgian Belle Époque Antique Desk Fan

Materials

Iron

Small Table Fan, circa 1900
Small Table Fan, circa 1900
H 11.82 in W 10.63 in D 6.3 in
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Antique Desk Fan For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique desk fan you’re looking for. Each antique desk fan for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and steel. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique desk fan — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique desk fan is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique desk fan over the years, but those crafted by ASTRA, Emerson Electric and Zephyr Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Desk Fan?

An antique desk fan can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $590, while the lowest priced sells for $205 and the highest can go for as much as $2,700.
Questions About Antique Desk Fan
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify an antique fan, search all over for a maker's mark. Then, consult an authoritative online reference to match the mark to the manufacturer's name. A licensed appraiser can also assist with identification. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted antique fans on 1stDibs.
  • 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
    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.