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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Antique Campaign Desk

Chest Of Drawers With Writing Desk

19th Century Campaign Table

Leather Writing Slope

Category

Mid-19th Century Burmese Campaign Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th century burr campaign lap writing desk

$2,670

Rare 19th C. Mahogany Collapsible Base Campaign Style Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A fabulous campaign style, mahogany, 19th C. desk, with a gilt tooled leather top, brass campaign

Category

19th Century English Antique Campaign Desk

Rare 19th C. Mahogany Collapsible Base Campaign Style Desk

$7,500

19th Century English Campaign Mahogany Writing Slope Lap Desk Box Brass

Located in Shreveport, LA

~Direct from England~ ~Lovely antique English Campaign mahogany portable writing slope desk~ ~Wide

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19th Century British Campaign Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Campaign Mahogany Writing Slope Lap Desk Box Brass

$735

World War One Portable U.S. Army Field Desk

By Oshkosh Trunks Luggage Inc.

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Early 1900s Oshkosh Trunks & Luggage Inc. Portable metal and wood World War 1 campaign desk

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Metal

World War One Portable U.S. Army Field Desk

$1,250

19th Century Camphor Campaign Military Split Chest of Drawers Desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century camphor campaign military split chest of drawers desk circa 1850. Fantastic colored

Category

Mid-19th Century British Campaign Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Camphor Campaign Military Split Chest of Drawers Desk

$6,367

Campaign Wood Travelling Lap Desk on a Later Stand, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

Campaign wood travelling lap desk on a later stand, 19th century.

Category

19th Century English Campaign Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Wood

Campaign Wood Travelling Lap Desk on a Later Stand, 19th Century

$1,975

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut and Inlaid Davenport Desk

Located in London, GB

also be considered a Campaign desk though there are no records indicating if Captain Davenport was in

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut and Inlaid Davenport Desk

$2,396

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk, circa 1870

Located in London, GB

also be considered a Campaign desk though there are no records indicating if Captain Davenport was in

Category

1870s British Antique Campaign Desk

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk, circa 1870

$1,985

English Regency Mahogany Campaign Style Desk

By Gillows of Lancaster London

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A finely figured English Regency mahogany desk/table/dressing table/sideboard with a three quarter

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Mahogany

English Regency Mahogany Campaign Style Desk

$3,900

Antique English Walnut Brass Military Campaign Gateleg Writing Desk Box 1850

Located in Portland, OR

A good antique English walnut & brass bound and inlaid military campaign gateleg writing desk/box

Category

1850s English Campaign Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique English Walnut Brass Military Campaign Gateleg Writing Desk Box 1850

$1,895

Antique Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk circa 1860

Located in London, GB

considered a Campaign desk though there are no records indicating if Captain Davenport was in the British

Category

19th Century English Antique Campaign Desk

Antique Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk circa 1860

$4,587

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk

Located in London, GB

century. In a sense then it could also be considered a Campaign desk though there are no records

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk

$4,655

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk

Located in London, GB

also be considered a Campaign desk though there are no records indicating if Captain Davenport was in

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk

$3,902

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk

Located in London, GB

the 18th century. In a sense then it could also be considered a Campaign desk though there are no

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk

$3,902

Antique 19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Lap Desk on Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

A oversized 19th century english mahogany lap desk on stand. Fine quality with brass mounts, “BF

Category

19th Century Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Lap Desk on Stand

$1,036

British Colonial Antique Campaign Leather Top Three Person Desk or Workspace

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare and remarkable 19th century English three person desk or workspace handcrafted in mahogany

Category

19th Century English Campaign Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

British Colonial Antique Campaign Leather Top Three Person Desk or Workspace

$22,500

Mahogany Fold Up Campaign Style Travelling Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A mahogany collapsible campaign style writing the desk. The top of the desk folds up for travel or

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Campaign Desk

Mahogany Fold Up Campaign Style Travelling Desk

$1,695

Antique Original circa 1880 Naval Military Campaign Parter Desk Map Drawer

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this very rare original Naval Military Campaign officers desk This is

Category

1880s English Campaign Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Original circa 1880 Naval Military Campaign Parter Desk Map Drawer

$3,121

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk, circa 1860

Located in London, GB

also be considered a Campaign desk though there are no records indicating if Captain Davenport was in

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk, circa 1860

$3,902

19th Century French Campaign Marble Table

By Schumacher

Located in New York, NY

This French campaign table with marble top is from the 19th century. Since Schumacher was

Category

19th Century French Campaign Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Marble, Iron

19th Century French Campaign Marble Table

$7,280

Campaign Chest Desk Secretary Camphor Wood Antique

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a highly sought after antique campaign chest / secretary The piece has been crafted

Category

1910s Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Wood

Campaign Chest Desk Secretary Camphor Wood Antique

$3,833

Antique Campaign Writing Slope, Ship s Captain, Correspondence, Desk, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

desk, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850. Superior campaign piece with captivating roll-top

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Campaign Writing Slope, Ship s Captain, Correspondence, Desk, Victorian

$5,702

20th Century Antique English Campaign Style Pedestal Desk

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality antique Campaign style mahogany pedestal desk, the top having an inset

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century Antique English Campaign Style Pedestal Desk

$2,670

An English mahogany campaign style knee hole desk

Located in New York, NY

An English mahogany campaign style knee hole desk with nine drawers and brass bound corners

Category

19th Century British Antique Campaign Desk

An English mahogany campaign style knee hole desk

English Camphor Wood Campaign Chest / Desk, Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

English dove tailed two piece four drawer camphor wood campaign chest with upper fitted interior

Category

18th Century and Earlier British Antique Campaign Desk

English Camphor Wood Campaign Chest / Desk, Circa 1780

$22,000

Antique Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk c.1860 19th Century

Located in London, GB

the 18th century. In a sense then it could also be considered a Campaign desk though there are no

Category

1860s Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk c.1860 19th Century

$4,313

A Mid 18th Century Mahogany Campaign Writing Table

Located in London, GB

A fine mid eighteenth century flame mahogany campaign writing table, the top opening out to reveal

Category

18th Century English Campaign Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Mahogany

A Mid 18th Century Mahogany Campaign Writing Table

$12,186

Antique Campaign Ship Captain s Desk Cabinet or Secretary

Located in Palm Beach, FL

fronts, brass campaign hardware, tooled leather writing surface, plenty of drawer storage and set on

Category

Early 20th Century English British Colonial Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Campaign Ship Captain s Desk Cabinet or Secretary

$9,900

19th Century Chinese Tambour Campaign Writing Lap Desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Quality Chinese export camphor wood lap desk, circa 1820. Made for sea Captains and military

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Chinese Tambour Campaign Writing Lap Desk

$2,670

18th Century Spanish Campaign Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful 18th c. walnut lyre leg campaign table with iron supports. Mortise and tenon joinery, no

Category

18th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Iron

18th Century Spanish Campaign Table

$9,350

19th Century campaign metamorphic camphor writing slope

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century metamorphic camphor writing slope circa 1890. Here we have a fine quality campaign

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Campaign Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century campaign metamorphic camphor writing slope

$2,047

Antique Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport Desk, circa 1860

Located in London, GB

the 18th century. In a sense then it could also be considered a Campaign desk though there are no

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Campaign Desk

Antique Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport Desk, circa 1860

$3,902

English Regency Mahogany Military Campaign Table

Located in Charleston, SC

English Regency two drawer mahogany Military campaign table with one board top, original floral

Category

19th Century British Antique Campaign Desk

English Regency Mahogany Military Campaign Table

$12,000

English 1850s Mahogany Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand Fitted with Black Leather

Located in Atlanta, GA

inset. Born in England during the 1850s, this English box on stand features a rectangular Campaign desk

Category

Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Brass

English 1850s Mahogany Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand Fitted with Black Leather

$2,850

Georgian 12 Drawer 2 Cupboard Campaign Twin Pedestal Double Sided Partner Desk

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

12 drawer 2 cupboard Georgian Campaign mahogany luxury premium twin pedestal partner desk with dark

Category

19th Century English Georgian Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Georgian 12 Drawer 2 Cupboard Campaign Twin Pedestal Double Sided Partner Desk

$4,381

Very Big 19th Century Anglo-Indian Desk

Located in Eindhoven, NL

A very large and impressive teak partner desk, where both sides are equipped with 8 drawers Top

Category

Early 1900s Indian Campaign Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Leather, Teak

Very Big 19th Century Anglo-Indian Desk

$16,495

English Campaign Era Writing Box of Brass-Bound Mahogany

Located in Austin, TX

the Campaign Era, featuring a two-section hinged interior that opens to become a writing desk, with

Category

19th Century English Campaign Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Metal, Brass

English Campaign Era Writing Box of Brass-Bound Mahogany

$3,850

19th Century Campaign Chest

Located in Martlesham, GB

An extremely rare 19th century Anglo colonial padouk and brass inlaid desk or chest, the top folds

Category

1840s English Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Padouk

19th Century Campaign Chest

$10,200

Quality 19th Century Military Campaign Camphor Wood Roll Top Writing Slope

Located in Benington, Herts

Quality 19th century military campaign camphor wood roll top writing slope This extremely good

Category

Mid-19th Century Asian Chinese Export Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Brass

Quality 19th Century Military Campaign Camphor Wood Roll Top Writing Slope

$2,122

Antique English Teak Campaign Secretary with Brass Inlay c. Mid 19th Century

Located in Westfield, MA

This exceptional Antique English Teak Campaign Secretary, dating to the mid-19th century, showcases

Category

Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique English Teak Campaign Secretary with Brass Inlay c. Mid 19th Century

$6,650

English Campaign Secretary Chest on Stand

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique English campaign chest on stand with seven drawers in assorted sizes, brass hardware and

Category

Late 19th Century English British Colonial Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Mahogany

English Campaign Secretary Chest on Stand

$6,950

Antique Campaign Writing Box, English, Victorian, Oak, Stationery, 1887

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Campaign writing box. An English, Victorian, oak stationery, correspondence case

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique Campaign Writing Box, English, Victorian, Oak, Stationery, 1887

$2,218

Antique Campaign Writing Slope, English, Walnut, Correspondence Box, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique military campaign writing slope. An English, walnut and leather correspondence

Category

Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Campaign Writing Slope, English, Walnut, Correspondence Box, Victorian

$2,589

Fine Antique British Lift-Top Architect s Desk

Located in Wilton, CT

Excellent condition antique British Architects desk dating from the Mid 19th Century. Fine

Category

19th Century British Campaign Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique British Lift-Top Architect s Desk

$16,500

Fine Antique British Lift-Top Architect s Desk

Located in Wilton, CT

Offering an excellent condition antique British Architects desk dating from the Mid 19th Century

Category

19th Century British Campaign Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique British Lift-Top Architect s Desk

$10,800

Antique Early Victorian Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A 19th century campaign brass bound mahogany writing slope the hinged top with inset brass plaque

Category

1840s English Victorian Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Early Victorian Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts, 19th Century

$924

Antique Early Victorian Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A elegant Campaign writing slope with brass bound corners and blank cartouche to the top, circa

Category

1840s English Victorian Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Early Victorian Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts 19th Century

$924

English Camphorwood Campaign Chest on Chest. Circa 1815

Located in Charleston, SC

English Camphorwood two piece seven drawer campaign chest with pull out centered upper lap desk

Category

19th Century British Antique Campaign Desk

English Camphorwood Campaign Chest on Chest. Circa 1815

$24,000

English 1850s Walnut Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand Fitted with Green Leather

Located in Atlanta, GA

. Born in England during the 1850s, this English box on Stand features a rectangular Campaign desk

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Brass

English 1850s Walnut Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand Fitted with Green Leather

$2,850

Antique Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport c.1900

Located in London, GB

Lancaster, near the end of the 18th century. In a sense then it could also be considered a Campaign desk

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Campaign Desk

Antique Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport c.1900

$1,848

Partners Desk / Library Table

Located in Dallas, TX

a large pine partners desk with embossed leather top with brass edge, campaign type pedestal desk

Category

19th Century English Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Brass

Partners Desk / Library Table

$5,700

19th Century English Partridge and Cooper Lap Desk

Located in East Hampton, NY

Fantastic 19th century English campaign style burl wood lap desk. Made by Partridge and Cooper

Category

19th Century English Antique Campaign Desk

19th Century English Partridge and Cooper Lap Desk

$1,500

19th Century Campaign Chest and Desk

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Versatile mahogany Campaign style chest and writing desk having three large drawers on lower half

Category

19th Century English Campaign Antique Campaign Desk

19th Century Campaign Chest and Desk

$6,500

English Campaign Chest With Writing Desk

Located in Bradenton, FL

Handsome 19th Century English Campaign Chest. Top section of chest folds out and becomes a writing

Category

19th Century English Campaign Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Wood

English Campaign Chest With Writing Desk

$3,250

19th Century English Campaign Chest with Desk

Located in East Hampton, NY

19th century English two-part Campaign chest having a desk in its top drawer.

Category

19th Century English Campaign Antique Campaign Desk

19th Century English Campaign Chest with Desk

$5,200

English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk

Located in Bradenton, FL

Spectacular English Campaign Chest - ship captain's desk / chest in two parts. The top central

Category

19th Century English Campaign Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Wood

English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk

$3,300

English Brass Bound Campaign Style Lap Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

A good quality English brass bound Campaign style mahogany lap desk with recessed carrying handles

Category

Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Campaign Desk

Materials

Brass

English Brass Bound Campaign Style Lap Desk

$975

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Antique Campaign Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique campaign desk available at 1stDibs. Each antique campaign desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique campaign desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique campaign desk, designed in the Victorian, Georgian or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique campaign desk over the years, but those crafted by Army Navy CSL, Charles Allan Jones and Charlotte Horstmann are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Campaign Desk?

An antique campaign desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,986, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $26,960.

Questions About Antique Campaign Desk

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 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.
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.