Antique Captains Desk
Late 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Leather, Boxwood, Walnut
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Beech, Elm
Early 20th Century English British Colonial Antique Captains Desk
Brass
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Captains Desk
Oak
1880s English Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Mahogany
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Elm
19th Century American Eastlake Antique Captains Desk
Felt, Walnut, Burl
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century English Campaign Antique Captains Desk
Wood
Early 20th Century British Antique Captains Desk
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Captains Desk
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Early 20th Century British Antique Captains Desk
Oak
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Captains Desk
19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Captains Desk
19th Century Adam Style Antique Captains Desk
Leather
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Antique Captains Desk
Wood
19th Century English Antique Captains Desk
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Ash
19th Century British George III Antique Captains Desk
Brass
Early 1900s English High Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Oak
Early 20th Century British Antique Captains Desk
Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Late 19th Century British Antique Captains Desk
19th Century English Antique Captains Desk
1880s English Antique Captains Desk
Mahogany
1920s English Georgian Antique Captains Desk
Leather
1920s English Art Deco Antique Captains Desk
Leather, Oak
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Leather
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Captains Desk
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Leather
1880s English William IV Antique Captains Desk
Leather, Hardwood
1860s British Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Leather, Oak
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Captains Desk
Leather
1920s English Chesterfield Antique Captains Desk
Leather
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Captains Desk
Leather
1860s English High Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Leather, Oak
1830s English William IV Antique Captains Desk
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century English Chesterfield Antique Captains Desk
Leather, Oak
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Leather
Mid-19th Century Danish Regency Antique Captains Desk
Walnut
1880s English Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Leather, Walnut
1880s English High Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Leather, Oak
1860s English High Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Leather, Oak
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Leather, Walnut
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Leather, Mahogany
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Captains Desk
Oak
1910s English Edwardian Antique Captains Desk
Leather, Oak
Early 1900s Scottish Late Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Leather, Mahogany
1880s English High Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Leather
19th Century English Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Iron
Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Captains Desk
Leather, Walnut
Late 19th Century British Antique Captains Desk
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- What is a captain s desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A captain’s desk is sometimes referred to as Davenport desk. It is a small desk with an inclined desktop that can be lifted to access large storage space. It has smaller spaces in the form of small drawers and pigeonholes on the sides. This desk owes its name to Captain Josiah Davenport (1771–1836) who was the first to commission the design. Find a collection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs today.
- What is an antique Davenport desk?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An 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, 2022A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a captain’s desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A captain’s desk is a type of desk that you stand at rather than sit in front of. It usually has an angled desktop and decorative molding. Captain Josiah Davenport commissioned the British furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster to design the first one in the late 18th century. Sometimes, people refer to the furnishing as a Davenport desk in his honor. Shop a variety of captain’s desks on 1stDibs.
- What are antique desks called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What 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, 2022To 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, 2021An 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, 2022A 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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