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19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a highly desirable and quite rare 19th century standard grade Wooton desk. This desk
Category

Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk

19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk

H 64.5 in W 41.25 in D 31.25 in
American Indianapolis, Indiana Mahogany Wooton Armoire Desk, circa 1880
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A Wooton desk, produced from 1874 to 1890 in Indianapolis, Indiana Designed by entrepreneur
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Indianapolis, Indiana Mahogany Wooton Armoire Desk, circa 1880
American Indianapolis, Indiana Mahogany Wooton Armoire Desk, circa 1880

American Indianapolis, Indiana Mahogany Wooton Armoire Desk, circa 1880

H 58.67 in W 42.52 in D 28.35 in
Antique Derby School Paneled Oak Roll Top Desk with Full Interior, C1900
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique roll top desk offers paneled quarter sawn oak construction with s-top opening to full
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique Derby School Paneled Oak Roll Top Desk with Full Interior, C1900
Antique Derby School Paneled Oak Roll Top Desk with Full Interior, C1900

Antique Derby School Paneled Oak Roll Top Desk with Full Interior, C1900

H 50.5 in W 60 in D 32 in
English Partner Desk, Writing Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
: We hereby confirm that the following working procedure will be carried out for the partner desk
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Antique English Partner Desk, Writing Desk
English Partner Desk, Writing Desk

English Partner Desk, Writing Desk

H 28.35 in W 48.04 in D 30.71 in
Pedestal Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Twin pedestal desk, the moulded square edge top, inset with inset tooled hide, above one large and
Category

19th Century British Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Pedestal Desk
Pedestal Desk

Pedestal Desk

H 29.5 in W 48.5 in D 25.5 in
Mahogany Desk
Located in Westport, CT
Black leather panels.
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Desk
Mahogany Desk

Mahogany Desk

H 30.38 in W 53 in D 29 in
Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large mahogany pedestal desk the rectangular top with inset leather having tooled border enclosed
Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Mahogany Pedestal Desk

Mahogany Pedestal Desk

H 30.5 in W 60 in D 36 in
Galvanized Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique writing desk is a rare find. The galvanized metal surface adds an industrial edge to a
Category

19th Century American Classical Antique Desks

Materials

Steel

Antique Galvanized Writing Desk
Galvanized Writing Desk

Galvanized Writing Desk

H 29 in W 28.5 in D 48 in
English Partner Desk, Writing Desk 1870, Mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
Massive mahogany teilweise furniert. Balusterförmige Tischbeine. Beidseitig profilierter 2 Schübiger Zargenkasten, gering überstehende Tischplatte. Schreibfläche mit außergewöhnliche...
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique English Partner Desk, Writing Desk 1870, Mahogany
English Partner Desk, Writing Desk 1870, Mahogany

English Partner Desk, Writing Desk 1870, Mahogany

H 30.32 in W 46.46 in D 32.68 in
French Directoire Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage French directoire desk. Wonderful shape with inset green leather top. Great storage too
Category

Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

French Directoire Desk
French Directoire Desk

French Directoire Desk

H 31 in W 60 in D 30 in
Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany and fruitwood inlaid ladies writing desk. The superstructure with central shelf flanked by
Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Writing Desk
Mahogany Writing Desk

Mahogany Writing Desk

H 36.5 in W 36 in D 21 in
Antique Partner Desk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique teak partners desk that can be used from 2 sides. Entirely in very good condition
Category

1850s Indian Antique Desks

Materials

Teak

Antique Partner Desk
Antique Partner Desk

Antique Partner Desk

H 30.32 in W 59.45 in D 35.44 in
Biedermeier Cigar Desk
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Biedermeier cigar desk made of solid oak with etched glass flip top with interior compartments.
Category

19th Century Antique Desks

Materials

Oak

Biedermeier Cigar Desk
Biedermeier Cigar Desk

Biedermeier Cigar Desk

H 33 in W 16.5 in D 14 in
Walnut Davenport Desk
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine quality Victorian walnut Davenport desk, incorporating candle slides, a pen tray, a
Category

1870s English Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Davenport Desk
Walnut Davenport Desk

Walnut Davenport Desk

H 32.68 in W 19.3 in D 25.6 in
Biedermeier Butler Desk
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Biedermeier butler desk made of flamed birchwood, ebonized handles, brass keys. Drop front writing
Category

19th Century Antique Desks

Biedermeier Butler Desk
Biedermeier Butler Desk

Biedermeier Butler Desk

H 42.5 in W 50.5 in D 26 in
Antique Pedestal Desk
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine quality figured mahogany pedestal desk: Good model with raised drawer mouldings, false
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Pedestal Desk
Antique Pedestal Desk

Antique Pedestal Desk

H 30.5 in W 48 in D 30 in
Biedermeier Butler Desk
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Biedermeier butler desk made of oak, inlaid ebonized wood, ebonized columns, and brass hardware
Category

19th Century Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Butler Desk
Biedermeier Butler Desk

Biedermeier Butler Desk

H 46 in W 48.5 in D 32 in
Boulle Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
Well-proportioned French black lacquer and Boulle writing desk with metal gallery raised back
Category

19th Century French Antique Desks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Boulle Writing Desk
Boulle Writing Desk

Boulle Writing Desk

H 38 in W 31 in D 20 in
Antique mahogany campaign desk
Located in Salisbury, GB
Military campaign desk This large Military campaign desk was made in the last quarter of the 19th
Category

1890s English Campaign Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique mahogany campaign desk
Antique mahogany campaign desk

Antique mahogany campaign desk

H 30 in W 58.25 in D 31.5 in
Antique oak partner desk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique oak partner desk with 9 drawers on both sides, 1 of which is a double archive
Category

1910s British Edwardian Antique Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique oak partner desk
Antique oak partner desk

Antique oak partner desk

H 30.32 in W 55.91 in D 44.89 in
Pierre Jeanneret Pigeonhole Desk
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Jeanneret's acclaimed furniture designs for its administrative buildings include the pigeonhole desk
Category

Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Pigeonhole Desk
Pierre Jeanneret Pigeonhole Desk

Pierre Jeanneret Pigeonhole Desk

H 28 in W 48 in D 33 in
Empire Desk, France 1830
Located in Leimen, DE
This Empire desk dates back to around 1820-30 and was made in Northern Germany. The spacious desk
Category

1830s French Empire Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Desk, France 1830
Empire Desk, France 1830

Empire Desk, France 1830

H 29.93 in W 59.45 in D 27.56 in
Mahogany inlaid writing desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany inlaid desk. The top with inset green leather surrounded by a mahogany inlaid border
Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Mahogany inlaid writing desk
Mahogany inlaid writing desk

Mahogany inlaid writing desk

H 30.5 in W 48 in D 28.5 in
Black Lacquered Desk
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV style black lacquer Bureau plat French 19th century Louis XV style black lacquer Bureau plat, raised on bronze mounted cabriole legs, the scalloped shaped frieze with thr...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Black Lacquered Desk
Black Lacquered Desk

Black Lacquered Desk

H 32.5 in W 72.5 in D 30.5 in
19th Century French Desk
Located in Nashville, TN
This is an amazing 19th century French desk! The piece has a simple design with smooth clean lines
Category

1880s French Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

19th Century French Desk
19th Century French Desk

19th Century French Desk

H 30 in W 39.5 in D 22 in
Renaissance Revival Kneehole Desk
Located in New York, NY
Renaissance Revival kneehole desk, with rectangular walnut top above a white painted two pedestal
Category

19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

Renaissance Revival Kneehole Desk
Renaissance Revival Kneehole Desk

Renaissance Revival Kneehole Desk

H 30 in W 59 in D 19 in
Antique French Writing Desk
Located in Portland, OR
desk is all of this and more. Estimated to be from the late 1800's-early 1900's this desk showcases all
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut, Oak

Antique French Writing Desk
Antique French Writing Desk

Antique French Writing Desk

H 30.5 in W 59.25 in D 31.5 in
Antique Cylinder Front Desk
Located in Naples, FL
This antique cylinder front desk is a stunning piece of furniture that is sure to catch the eye of
Category

Late 18th Century Antique Desks

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Oak

Antique Cylinder Front Desk
Antique Cylinder Front Desk

Antique Cylinder Front Desk

H 46 in W 46 in D 22 in
Antique Spanish Colonial Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Spanish Colonial Desk honors the traditional craftsmanship of the Iberian peninsula, with a
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Desks

Materials

Steel

Antique Spanish Colonial Desk
Antique Spanish Colonial Desk

Antique Spanish Colonial Desk

H 31 in W 79 in D 30 in
1900s French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden desk created in 1900s France. Unassuming and sturdily composed, this classic writing desk
Category

Early 1900s French Country Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

1900s French Wooden Desk
1900s French Wooden Desk

1900s French Wooden Desk

H 33.5 in W 53.5 in D 27.6 in
Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5445 Victorian mahogany pedestal desk, having original leather to the top above three frieze
Category

19th Century English Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk

Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk

H 31.102 in W 54.331 in D 30.709 in
French Tulipwood Writing Desk
Located in Cheltenham, GB
"Hutton-Clarke Antiques is delighted to present a stunning French Tulipwood Writing Desk, dating
Category

Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Desks

Materials

Tulipwood

French Tulipwood Writing Desk
French Tulipwood Writing Desk

French Tulipwood Writing Desk

H 29.53 in W 41.74 in D 20.87 in
Antique Chinese Scholar Desk
Located in Kastrup, DK
3 part Doctor's desk or Scholar desk in Jumu wood from the city of Suzhou in China, approx. 1900
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Desks

Materials

Metal

Antique Chinese Scholar Desk
Antique Chinese Scholar Desk

Antique Chinese Scholar Desk

H 31.5 in W 53.94 in D 27.17 in
Mahogany lady’s writing desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany and boxwood strung lady`s writing desk, the raised three quarter gallery above three
Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Mahogany lady’s writing desk
Mahogany lady’s writing desk

Mahogany lady’s writing desk

H 45 in W 31 in D 16.5 in
Antique Figured Walnut Inlaid Bureau Desk, Writing Desk, Scotland 1810, H1166
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Figured Walnut Inlaid Bureau Desk, Writing Desk, Scotland 1810, H1166 Scotland 1810 Solid
Category

1810s Scottish Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Figured Walnut Inlaid Bureau Desk, Writing Desk, Scotland 1810, H1166
Antique Figured Walnut Inlaid Bureau Desk, Writing Desk, Scotland 1810, H1166

Antique Figured Walnut Inlaid Bureau Desk, Writing Desk, Scotland 1810, H1166

H 44 in W 39 in D 21 in
Georgian Solid Mahogany Desk
Located in Malton, GB
This is a simple very well made Georgian desk. Made from solid mahogany and as far as I can tell
Category

Late 18th Century Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Solid Mahogany Desk
Georgian Solid Mahogany Desk

Georgian Solid Mahogany Desk

H 33.47 in W 53.94 in D 21.26 in
Louis XV Style Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
be used as a small desk.
Category

Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Desk
Louis XV Style Desk

Louis XV Style Desk

H 29 in W 39 in D 23 in
Swedish Primitive Country Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Primitive Country Desk, Its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints
Category

1870s Swedish Country Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Swedish Primitive Country Desk
Swedish Primitive Country Desk

Swedish Primitive Country Desk

H 30 in W 45 in D 25 in
Mahogany Inlaid Cylinder Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany cylinder desk, the rectangular top section with satinwood edge over an inlaid fall
Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Inlaid Cylinder Desk
Mahogany Inlaid Cylinder Desk

Mahogany Inlaid Cylinder Desk

H 41 in W 33 in D 19.5 in
Spanish 17th Century Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very handsome 17th century desk - writing table from the Catalan region of Spain. Soundly
Category

17th Century Spanish Antique Desks

Materials

Chestnut, Walnut

Spanish 17th Century Desk
Spanish 17th Century Desk

Spanish 17th Century Desk

H 28.75 in W 47 in D 23.38 in
Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Victorian mahogany partners desk the rectangular top with inset leather having tooled border
Category

19th Century British Antique Desks

Materials

Leather

Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk
Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk

Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk

H 30 in W 54 in D 36 in
Carlton House Writing Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Carlton House writing desk in wonderful fiddlegrain mahogany with a D shaped platform surrounded
Category

1880s English Regency Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Carlton House Writing Desk
Carlton House Writing Desk

Carlton House Writing Desk

H 38 in W 45 in D 24.5 in
American Mahogany Partner's Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Mahogany Partner's Desk with glass knobs. Top refinished and everything else cleaned and
Category

1880s American Empire Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

American Mahogany Partner's Desk
American Mahogany Partner's Desk

American Mahogany Partner's Desk

H 29 in W 58 in D 35.5 in
Antique Widdicomb Desk Chippendale
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Antique Widdicomb Chippendale Desk Made
Category

Early 20th Century Chippendale Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Widdicomb Desk Chippendale
Antique Widdicomb Desk Chippendale

Antique Widdicomb Desk Chippendale

H 29 in W 42 in D 23 in
Satinwood Inlaid Partners Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Satinwood partners desk, the large rectangular top with inset brown leather enclosed by tulipwood
Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Desks

Materials

Satinwood

Satinwood Inlaid Partners Desk
Satinwood Inlaid Partners Desk

Satinwood Inlaid Partners Desk

H 30 in W 53 in D 35.5 in
Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Victorian mahogany dickens desk, having four drawers on each side of the top, locked
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk
Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk

Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk

H 41.74 in W 46.07 in D 23.23 in
Vintage French Large Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage french desk is painted with a beautiful dark green color. Can be used as a desk or
Category

Early 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Large Desk
Vintage French Large Desk

Vintage French Large Desk

H 30 in W 58 in D 37 in
French 17th Century Desk
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 17th century desk, Louis XIV period. It was originally a trunk which has been transformed
Category

Mid-17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Desks

Materials

Oak

French 17th Century Desk
French 17th Century Desk

French 17th Century Desk

H 31.5 in W 70 in D 24 in
European Desk, 19th C
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Freestanding European desk with decorated leather top and two drawers, 19th Century Measures: H
Category

19th Century Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

European Desk, 19th C
European Desk, 19th C

European Desk, 19th C

H 29.93 in W 38.98 in D 27.56 in
English Painted Oak Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small English 19th C painted oak two drawer desk. 1860. Clearance is 23 1/4". Dimensions 51
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Oak

English Painted Oak Desk
English Painted Oak Desk

English Painted Oak Desk

H 28.5 in W 51 in D 25.5 in
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 Desks

Materials

Walnut

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

Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870

H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Antique Pine Breadseller's Desk
Located in Port Chester, NY
A dark pine breadseller's desk from 19th century, France. This piece is highly functional as a desk
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Desks

Materials

Pine

Antique Pine Breadseller's Desk
Antique Pine Breadseller's Desk

Antique Pine Breadseller's Desk

H 31.5 in W 65.25 in D 23 in
18th Century Mahogany Desk
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A George III period mahogany kneehole desk of good size, with the original brasses and lovely one
Category

1780s English George III Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

18th Century Mahogany Desk
18th Century Mahogany Desk

18th Century Mahogany Desk

H 29.93 in W 48.04 in D 25.99 in
Vienna Secession Desk Set
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna secession desk set in original condition. Black glass and brass (the watch was restored).
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Vienna Secession Desk Set
Vienna Secession Desk Set

Vienna Secession Desk Set

H 5.91 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
Antique China Trade Desk
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Antique China Trade desk A fine China Trade desk in padouk with well-carved hairy paw feet and
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Desks

Materials

Padouk

Antique China Trade Desk
Antique China Trade Desk

Antique China Trade Desk

H 30.75 in W 45 in D 20 in
Antique Victorian Architects Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very unusual antique early Victorian architects desk. This was made in England, and
Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Wood, Leather

Antique Victorian Architects Desk
Antique Victorian Architects Desk

Antique Victorian Architects Desk

H 32 in W 44 in D 20 in
Russian Neoclassic Mahogany Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A large Russian neoclassic mahogany desk with brass trim and moldings, on square tapered and fluted
Category

19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Russian Neoclassic Mahogany Desk
Russian Neoclassic Mahogany Desk

Russian Neoclassic Mahogany Desk

H 29.5 in W 57.5 in D 31.5 in
French Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in New York, NY
French mahogany partners desk. Antique mahogany partners desk with six drawers beneath the black
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze

French Mahogany Partners Desk
French Mahogany Partners Desk

French Mahogany Partners Desk

H 30.5 in W 57 in D 38 in
European Antique Davenport Desk
Located in Malibu, CA
Superb early 19th century Davenport in burl walnut most likely from England. The right side of the cabinet reveals 4 drawers. Covered with its original leather which is in very good...
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Desks

Materials

Bone, Leather, Burl

European Antique Davenport Desk
European Antique Davenport Desk

European Antique Davenport Desk

H 32 in W 22 in D 23 in
Austrian Bentwood Child Desk
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Bentwood small child's desk with attached chair with double hoop back design. (THONET
Category

19th Century Austrian Antique Desks

Materials

Bentwood

Austrian Bentwood Child Desk
Austrian Bentwood Child Desk

Austrian Bentwood Child Desk

H 22 in W 33 in D 18 in
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Antique Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique desks available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, all antique desks available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique desks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique desks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Georgian and Louis XVI antique desks are of considerable interest. Many antique desks are appealing in their simplicity, but Tiffany Studios, Gillows of Lancaster & London and Maple & Co. produced popular antique desks that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Desks?

Prices for antique desks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique desks begin at $2 and can go as high as $1,740,240, while the average can fetch as much as $3,732.
Questions About Antique Desks
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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