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18th Century Writing Desk with Cube Parquetry Decoration
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A dainty and very stylish veneered 18th century writing desk, with a slim and elegant frieze drawer
Category

18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

Antique 18th Century Writing Desk with Cube Parquetry Decoration
18th Century Writing Desk with Cube Parquetry Decoration

18th Century Writing Desk with Cube Parquetry Decoration

$2,648
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Bureau, Secretaire, Desk, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
, the cylinder flap and a further drawer above. Cherry veneered with coat of arms-shaped key plates and
Category

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Cherry

Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Bureau, Secretaire, Desk, circa 1820
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Bureau, Secretaire, Desk, circa 1820

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Bureau, Secretaire, Desk, circa 1820

$5,760
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Cherrywood Desk, Tooled Leather Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early twentieth century French Louis XVI style cherry wood writing desk features a gold tooled
Category

Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Cherrywood Desk, Tooled Leather Top
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Cherrywood Desk, Tooled Leather Top

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Cherrywood Desk, Tooled Leather Top

$3,495
Antique French Louis XVI Style Desk Unrestored and in Virtually New Condition
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Our Antique French Louis XVI style (expert stated, looks Directoire to us) desk, is a perfect
Category

1910s French Louis XVI Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Cherry

Antique French Louis XVI Style Desk Unrestored and in Virtually New Condition
Antique French Louis XVI Style Desk Unrestored and in Virtually New Condition

Antique French Louis XVI Style Desk Unrestored and in Virtually New Condition

$14,500
New England Slant Lid Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
New England late 18th / early 19th century Cherry slant front desk sitting on nicely formed tall
Category

Early 19th Century Unknown Chippendale Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Cherry

Antique New England Slant Lid Desk
New England Slant Lid Desk

New England Slant Lid Desk

$1,595
18th Century Louis XVI Bureau à Cylindre or Roll Top Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine 18th century Louis XVI period bureau à cylindre, or roll top desk, made of solid walnut with
Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Bureau à Cylindre or Roll Top Desk
18th Century Louis XVI Bureau à Cylindre or Roll Top Desk

18th Century Louis XVI Bureau à Cylindre or Roll Top Desk

$6,500
Antique Arts Crafts Oak Cherry Pine Wood Artist Drafting Table on Wheels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts oak cherry pine wood artist drafting table on wheels. Item features smooth
Category

Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Oak, Pine

Antique Arts Crafts Oak Cherry Pine Wood Artist Drafting Table on Wheels
Antique Arts Crafts Oak Cherry Pine Wood Artist Drafting Table on Wheels

Antique Arts Crafts Oak Cherry Pine Wood Artist Drafting Table on Wheels

$1,250
Early 20th Century French Partners Desk
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Early 20th century French partners desk.
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Antique Early 20th Century French Partners Desk
Early 20th Century French Partners Desk

Early 20th Century French Partners Desk

$6,500
Circa 1780-1810 American Slant-Front Desk
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1780-1810 American slant-front desk of well figured solid flame birch, cherry, and birch
Category

Late 18th Century American Late Victorian Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Birch

Antique Circa 1780-1810 American Slant-Front Desk
Circa 1780-1810 American Slant-Front Desk

Circa 1780-1810 American Slant-Front Desk

$2,800
18th Century Early American Chippendale Cherrywood Drop-Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning 18th century early American cherrywood drop-front secretary desk. The desk features
Category

18th Century American American Colonial Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Brass

18th Century Early American Chippendale Cherrywood Drop-Front Secretary Desk
18th Century Early American Chippendale Cherrywood Drop-Front Secretary Desk

18th Century Early American Chippendale Cherrywood Drop-Front Secretary Desk

$1,795
19th C. Spanish Trestle Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C. Spanish trestle table with wrought iron stretcher.
Category

19th Century Spanish Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th C. Spanish Trestle Table
19th C. Spanish Trestle Table

19th C. Spanish Trestle Table

$3,800
French Side Table or Writing Desk of Cherry with Drawer
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French side table or writing table of cherry, featuring a rectangular top over a frieze with
Category

Early 20th Century French Country Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Wood, Cherry

French Side Table or Writing Desk of Cherry with Drawer
French Side Table or Writing Desk of Cherry with Drawer

French Side Table or Writing Desk of Cherry with Drawer

$2,695
Antique Sheraton Cherry Butlers Chest with Drop-Front Desk, Circa 1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Sheraton Butler's chest offers paneled cherry construction with drop front desk opening
Category

Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Cherry

Antique Sheraton Cherry Butlers Chest with Drop-Front Desk, Circa 1830
Antique Sheraton Cherry Butlers Chest with Drop-Front Desk, Circa 1830

Antique Sheraton Cherry Butlers Chest with Drop-Front Desk, Circa 1830

$1,320
2 Antique Georgian Queen Anne Cherry Library Writing Desks Dressing Table Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful pair of early 20th century cherry Queen Anne library desks. Features a rectangular form
Category

Early 20th Century Queen Anne Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Cherry

2 Antique Georgian Queen Anne Cherry Library Writing Desks Dressing Table Pair
2 Antique Georgian Queen Anne Cherry Library Writing Desks Dressing Table Pair

2 Antique Georgian Queen Anne Cherry Library Writing Desks Dressing Table Pair

$2,500
Art Nouveau Vanity Desk with Mirror, Carved Cherry Wood, Marble-Top with Chair
By Meroni Fossati
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century, Art Nouveau vanity desk with mirror, carved cherrywood, marble top, with chair
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Cherry

Art Nouveau Vanity Desk with Mirror, Carved Cherry Wood, Marble-Top with Chair
Art Nouveau Vanity Desk with Mirror, Carved Cherry Wood, Marble-Top with Chair

Art Nouveau Vanity Desk with Mirror, Carved Cherry Wood, Marble-Top with Chair

$5,107
Secretary Desk, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This secretary desk comes from Germany and was constructed in the second half of 19th Century. It
Category

19th Century German Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Cherry

Secretary Desk, Germany, 19th Century
Secretary Desk, Germany, 19th Century

Secretary Desk, Germany, 19th Century

$2,494
Secretary Desk, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
coniferous wood, veneered with cherrywood with beautiful wood patterns. This secretary desk has undergone a
Category

19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Cherry

Secretary Desk, Germany, 19th Century
Secretary Desk, Germany, 19th Century

Secretary Desk, Germany, 19th Century

$5,415
Neoclassical Drop Front Desk, Switzerland, 1810-1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite drop front desk, Switzerland 1810-20, beautiful cherry veneer with ebonized details. The
Category

1810s Swiss Biedermeier Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Cherry

Neoclassical Drop Front Desk, Switzerland, 1810-1820
Neoclassical Drop Front Desk, Switzerland, 1810-1820

Neoclassical Drop Front Desk, Switzerland, 1810-1820

$7,600
Late 19th Century Armchair Desk Chair
Located in Vienna, AT
Hardwood frame with upholstered seat made in Austria in the 1880s Delivery time 3-4 weeks.
Category

1880s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Hardwood, Cherry

Late 19th Century Armchair Desk Chair
Late 19th Century Armchair Desk Chair

Late 19th Century Armchair Desk Chair

$1,490
Antique French Cherry Desk
Located in Southampton, NY
French Cherry Desk or Writing Table with Two Drawers.Well Constructed and a very warm Patina.
Category

19th Century French Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Cherry

Antique French Cherry Desk
Antique French Cherry Desk

Antique French Cherry Desk

$2,400
Italian Louis XVI Inlaid Cherry Desk
Located in Moncalvo, IT
Inlayed Venician cherry desk, Louis XVI, 1790 circa
Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Louis XVI Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Cherry

Italian Louis XVI Inlaid Cherry Desk
Italian Louis XVI Inlaid Cherry Desk

Italian Louis XVI Inlaid Cherry Desk

$8,907
19th Century French cherry desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century French cherry desk, with new ultra suede 45''w x 25''d x 30''h
Category

19th Century French Antique Cherry Desks

19th Century French cherry desk
19th Century French cherry desk

19th Century French cherry desk

$4,900
Late 19th Century French Cherry Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Turn Of The 19th Century French Cherry Desk 45''w X 25''d X 30''h
Category

19th Century French Antique Cherry Desks

Late 19th Century French Cherry Desk

Late 19th Century French Cherry Desk

$3,500
19th Century French Louis XV Style Cherry Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century French Louis XV style cherry desk with two drawers, two tirettes and paneled front
Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XV Style Cherry Desk
19th Century French Louis XV Style Cherry Desk

19th Century French Louis XV Style Cherry Desk

$4,800
Cherry Desk
Located in Port Chester, NY
A pretty color cherry,very sturdy, in a usable small size
Category

19th Century French Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Cherry

Cherry Desk
Cherry Desk

Cherry Desk

$1,900
Antique French Cherry Desk
Located in Port Chester, NY
An antique desk from France with two drawers. This writing table is made of cherry with a beautiful
Category

19th Century French Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Cherry

Antique French Cherry Desk
Antique French Cherry Desk

Antique French Cherry Desk

$3,200
Antique French Cherry Desk/Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
Antique French table with one drawer which could also be used as a desk. The cherry is a deep rich
Category

19th Century French Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Cherry

Antique French Cherry Desk/Table
Antique French Cherry Desk/Table

Antique French Cherry Desk/Table

$3,600
Antique French Century Cherry Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is the style desk everyone loves. The lines are graceful, the legs are a modified cabriole
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Cherry

Antique French Century Cherry Desk
Antique French Century Cherry Desk

Antique French Century Cherry Desk

$2,800
Antique French Three-Drawer Cherry Desk
Located in Port Chester, NY
This is a lovely example of old cherry, the light and dark contrasting grain is typical and classic
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique French Three-Drawer Cherry Desk
Antique French Three-Drawer Cherry Desk

Antique French Three-Drawer Cherry Desk

$5,100
Antique Cherry Desk/Farm Table, Oak Base
Located in Port Chester, NY
A pretty writing table or country dining table with a cherry top and oak base. One small drawer
Category

19th Century French Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Cherry, Oak

Antique Cherry Desk/Farm Table, Oak Base
Antique Cherry Desk/Farm Table, Oak Base

Antique Cherry Desk/Farm Table, Oak Base

$3,400
Italian Cherry Desk or Writing Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome and hard to find Italian fruitwood neoclassical desk or writing table. We think this
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Wood

Italian Cherry Desk or Writing Table
Italian Cherry Desk or Writing Table

Italian Cherry Desk or Writing Table

$5,888
Late 18th C. French LXV Style Cherry Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
LATE 18TH CENTURY FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE CHERRY TABLE/DESK WITH TWO DRAWERS & ORIGINAL LEGS H
Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Wood

Late 18th C. French LXV Style Cherry Desk
Late 18th C. French LXV Style Cherry Desk

Late 18th C. French LXV Style Cherry Desk

$6,295
Cherry Desk or Writing Table Leather Inlay Top Fluted Legs
Located in Stamford, CT
Offered here is a handsome cherry writing table with a matte black leather inlay writing surface
Category

19th Century Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Cherry

Cherry Desk or Writing Table Leather Inlay Top Fluted Legs
Cherry Desk or Writing Table Leather Inlay Top Fluted Legs

Cherry Desk or Writing Table Leather Inlay Top Fluted Legs

$2,800
Antique French Rustic Small Cherry Desk
Located in Port Chester, NY
A rustic French dark cherry smaller desk, or an end or lamp table, with a single long drawer and
Category

19th Century French Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique French Rustic Small Cherry Desk
Antique French Rustic Small Cherry Desk

Antique French Rustic Small Cherry Desk

$2,350
Antique French Cherry One Drawer Desk
Located in Southampton, NY
Antique French cherry desk with one drawer. Has a warm, rich patina. May be used as a table.
Category

19th Century French Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Cherry

Antique French Cherry One Drawer Desk
Antique French Cherry One Drawer Desk

Antique French Cherry One Drawer Desk

$2,450
Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very nice cherry desk with drawers.
Category

19th Century French Antique Cherry Desks

Desk
Desk

Desk

$7,500
Cherry Table Desk
Located in Southampton, NY
A Beautiful Cherry Table Desk with Tapered Legs and Center Drawer.
Category

19th Century French Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Cherry

Cherry Table Desk
Cherry Table Desk

Cherry Table Desk

$3,950
Cherry Partners Desk with Pigskin Inlay
Located in Stamford, CT
Cherry Partners Desk with Pigskin Inlay. "His and Hers" sides or perfect for a library or den table.
Category

19th Century English Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Cherry

Cherry Partners Desk with Pigskin Inlay
Cherry Partners Desk with Pigskin Inlay

Cherry Partners Desk with Pigskin Inlay

$1,850
Antique French Cherry Farmhouse Table/Desk
Located in Port Chester, NY
Lovely French cherry dining table, in a smaller size of 66" in length. The table is a French
Category

19th Century French Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Cherry

Antique French Cherry Farmhouse Table/Desk
Antique French Cherry Farmhouse Table/Desk

Antique French Cherry Farmhouse Table/Desk

$4,150
French Cherry Writing Desk
Located in Southampton, NY
A great Country Writing Desk with Center Drawer and a rich patina.
Category

19th Century French Antique Cherry Desks

French Cherry Writing Desk
French Cherry Writing Desk

French Cherry Writing Desk

$1,795
19th c. Cherry French Writing Desk or Dressing Table
Located in Summerland, CA
Very charming French writing desk. Circa 1880's, Cherry wood, two drawers on each sides. In
Category

19th Century French Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Cherry

19th c. Cherry French Writing Desk or Dressing Table
19th c. Cherry French Writing Desk or Dressing Table

19th c. Cherry French Writing Desk or Dressing Table

$5,290
French LXV Style Cherry Table/Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
LOUIS XV STYLE CHERRY TABLE/DESK WITH TWO DRAWERS AND ONE PULL OUT EXTENSION (TIRETTE) H 30
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Brass

French LXV Style Cherry Table/Desk
French LXV Style Cherry Table/Desk

French LXV Style Cherry Table/Desk

$3,500
Louis XVth Style Desk in Cherry
Located in Atlanta, GA
With long graceful legs and a slant top this desk has very pleasing lines. The design is simple
Category

Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVth Style Desk in Cherry
Louis XVth Style Desk in Cherry

Louis XVth Style Desk in Cherry

$2,200
Small Ladies Desk Neo-Classicism circa 1810 in Cherry, Shellac Polish
Located in Berlin, DE
Small ladies desk neo-classicism, circa 1810 Desk or side table, originally intended for the
Category

Early 1800s German Neoclassical Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Cherry

Small Ladies Desk Neo-Classicism circa 1810 in Cherry, Shellac Polish
Small Ladies Desk Neo-Classicism circa 1810 in Cherry, Shellac Polish

Small Ladies Desk Neo-Classicism circa 1810 in Cherry, Shellac Polish

$2,612
Antique French Cherry Writing Table, Two Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
An antique cherry desk from France with pretty rounded corners. There are two drawers: one in the
Category

19th Century French Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Cherry

Antique French Cherry Writing Table, Two Drawers
Antique French Cherry Writing Table, Two Drawers

Antique French Cherry Writing Table, Two Drawers

$3,200
Chippendale Cherry Slant-Front Desk
Located in Sheffield, MA
Chippendale slant-front desk, constructed of beautiful flame cherry, with poplar as the secondary
Category

18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Antique Cherry Desks

Chippendale Cherry Slant-Front Desk
Chippendale Cherry Slant-Front Desk

Chippendale Cherry Slant-Front Desk

$2,400
French Cherry 19th Century Desk
Located in Pasadena, CA
This desk/farm table originated from Brittany and has a beautiful light cherry color. Along with
Category

19th Century French Antique Cherry Desks

French Cherry 19th Century Desk
French Cherry 19th Century Desk

French Cherry 19th Century Desk

$6,300
A Spanish Baroque Style Cherry and Mahogany Desk
Located in Riverdale, NY
the rectangular top inlaid with intarsia parquetry panels above X-form trestle ends with a tapering cross-stretcher
Category

19th Century Spanish Antique Cherry Desks

A Spanish Baroque Style Cherry and Mahogany Desk
A Spanish Baroque Style Cherry and Mahogany Desk

A Spanish Baroque Style Cherry and Mahogany Desk

$4,500
French Provencial Cherry Bureauplat
Located in Kirkland, WA
French Provencial Cherry Bureauplat This lovely desk features a cherry wood top with
Category

19th Century French Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Cherry

French Provencial Cherry Bureauplat
French Provencial Cherry Bureauplat

French Provencial Cherry Bureauplat

$9,500
Desk Petite 18th Century Cherry French With Secret Drawer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Petite 18th century cherry French desk. Has secret drawer. Great by bed or sofa etc.. (secretaire
Category

18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Cherry

Desk Petite 18th Century Cherry French With Secret Drawer
Desk Petite 18th Century Cherry French With Secret Drawer

Desk Petite 18th Century Cherry French With Secret Drawer

$5,200
French Provincial Cherry Inlay Slant-Front Desk, Circa 1790
Located in Lake Forest, IL
French Provincial Cherry Inlay Slant-Front Desk, Circa 1790, with secret document compartment; Work
Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Cherry, Oak

French Provincial Cherry Inlay Slant-Front Desk, Circa 1790
French Provincial Cherry Inlay Slant-Front Desk, Circa 1790

French Provincial Cherry Inlay Slant-Front Desk, Circa 1790

$9,375
Antique Cherry Writing Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
A refined writing table or desk in mellow cherry. Classic single drawer construction with tapered
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Cherry

Antique Cherry Writing Table
Antique Cherry Writing Table

Antique Cherry Writing Table

$2,550
Antique Cherry Writing Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
A graceful French antique writing table in vibrant cherry. Elegant tapered legs and a comfortable
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Cherry

Antique Cherry Writing Table
Antique Cherry Writing Table

Antique Cherry Writing Table

$2,300
French Antique Cherry Writing Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
Very good size desk, very usable. The right height for knees and to hold a lamp. Great country
Category

19th Century French Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Cherry

French Antique Cherry Writing Table
French Antique Cherry Writing Table

French Antique Cherry Writing Table

$2,950
Antique French Cherry Writing Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
An antique French cherry writing table or desk with simple lines and lovely warm patina. Elegant
Category

19th Century French Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Cherry

Antique French Cherry Writing Table
Antique French Cherry Writing Table

Antique French Cherry Writing Table

$2,900
Antique French Cherry Writing Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
An antique small desk from France. Made of cherry with an exceptionally beautiful color and a rich
Category

19th Century French Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Cherry

Antique French Cherry Writing Table
Antique French Cherry Writing Table

Antique French Cherry Writing Table

$2,460
Antique French Cherry Writing Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
An antique writing table from France. Made of cherry, rich in wear and patina. Could be used as a
Category

19th Century French Antique Cherry Desks

Materials

Cherry

Antique French Cherry Writing Table
Antique French Cherry Writing Table

Antique French Cherry Writing Table

$3,250
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Antique Cherry Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique cherry desks available for sale. The range of distinct antique cherry desks — often made from wood, hardwood and cherry — can elevate any home. Antique cherry desks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique cherry desks made by Louis XV designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique cherry desks over the years, but those made by Kimbel and Cabus, Meroni Fossati and T. Powell are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Cherry Desks?

Antique cherry desks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,976, while the lowest priced sells for $500 and the highest can go for as much as $114,048.
Questions About Antique Cherry 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 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.

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