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Antique Mahogany Side Table Circa 1860
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
table, or writing desk. Key Details Period: Circa 1860 (Late William IV / Early Victorian) Origin
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1840s British William IV Antique Desk Key

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Mahogany

Antique Danish Biedermeier Pine Secretary Desk With Blue Leather
Located in Centennial, CO
buttery smooth with a subtle glow. The key works on the desk portion only. An absolutely stunning piece
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Late 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Antique Desk Key

Materials

Brass

American Regency Mahogany Four Drawer Center Table with Desk, Phila, C. 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
American Regency mahogany four drawer circular center table with a fitted interior writing desk
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1790s American Regency Antique Desk Key

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Brass

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
for pens and paper and the lock mechanism is intact, but there is no key.These lap desks were common
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Key

Materials

Paper

French 19th Century Ebonized Inlay Secretary
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
lock and key. Below the desk you’ll find four additional drawers. Cast gilt bronze ormolu is found at
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Key

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Marble, Brass

19th Centyr Yew Wood Broad Arm Windsor Chair
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
as a desk, hall, or occasional chair. Key Features: * Authentic 19th century English Windsor chair
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19th Century English Antique Desk Key

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Yew

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Style Commode with Secretary
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
floor. Please view the detailed images to see more of this innovative desk-chest of drawers. Three keys
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Desk Key

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Marble, Iron

Late 18th Century Oak Secretary Bureau Painted Black, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
distressed to fit the age and grace of the desk. A key for both desktop and interior small cabinet are
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Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Desk Key

Materials

Oak, Paint

19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
three large drawers. This secretary stands just under 7' tall. Top cabinet opens/locks with key, as desk
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Mid-19th Century Country Antique Desk Key

Materials

Pine, Paint

Black Painted Baroque Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau, circa 1780-1810
Located in Round Top, TX
original key is included. Desk is easier to open simply using same key as a pull. While there are two keys
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Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Desk Key

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Brass

Swedish Pine Secretary, Circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
over 6' tall. Top cabinet opens/locks with key, as does desk top. Open Depth: 32.25" Restored, strong
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Desk Key

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Pine

A German 19th Century Louis XVI Style Burr Walnut Bechstein Concert Grand Piano
By Bechstein Piano Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
intricately carved ornate music desk and original keys. Circa: 1872. Length: 80 inches (203.2 cm) Width: 59
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19th Century German Louis XVI Antique Desk Key

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Bronze

Art Deco Desk by Ernest Boiceau
By Ernest Boiceau
Located in New York, NY
across braziers on both the front and the back of the desk, and blind-tooled Greek keys trimming white
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Desk Key

Materials

Bronze, Other

Victorian English Regency Handcrafted Burl Wood Jewelry Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
box comes with its original lock & key.  A fine desk top box for valuables or correspondence, or
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Key

Materials

Wood

A Neoclassic mahogany desk inlaid with Greek key design
Located in New York, NY
A Neoclassic mahogany desk with three drawers in the front and back; the drawers and sides inlaid
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Desk Key

Materials

Mahogany, Fruitwood

Set of 28 Vintage Flat Keys
Located in Sausalito, CA
Set of 28 vintage and antique flat keys, originally for boxes, trunks, cabinets, etc. **The size
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Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Antique Desk Key

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Silver

Edwardian Oak Roll Top Desk by Lebus Desk Co
By Harris Lebus
Located in Manchester, GB
fielded (bevelled) usually a sign of superior quality and with both locks working with keys. The desk
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Desk Key

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Oak

Very Early Unusual and Superb Steel Lantern Key
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
A very unusual and superb steel lantern key, the rare key dates back to circa 1620. It measures 3
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16th Century English Antique Desk Key

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Steel

1900 Bronze Mounted Wood Desk
Located in New York, NY
1900 Bronze mounted Wood Desk with key. Inlaid on the top and the legs with Bronze fitted feet.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Desk Key

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Bronze

Red Decanter with Lock and Key Austrian
Located in Houston, TX
Art Deco red glass decanter with cinched center, silver colored mounting and lock with key. The
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Desk Key

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Glass

Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique Calamander writing box with beautiful brass Greek key edging and ornate engraved initial
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Key

Materials

Brass

Antique Greek Key Calamander and Brass Writing Box, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique calamander writing box with beautiful brass Greek key edging and ornate engraved initial
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Key

Materials

Brass

Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Burr Walnut Veneered Writing Slope Key
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
pots with silver plate lids in separate compartments. 2 Keys included for the main lock and lower
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1850s English Campaign Antique Desk Key

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Desk in Black Piano lacquer
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
cupboard is lockable and has working key. The Desk has polished metal shaped handles, the piano finish has
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Desk Key

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Burr Walnut Veneered Writing Slope Key
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
lids in separate compartments. 1 key included for the main lock. 1 vintage black and silver working
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1850s English Campaign Antique Desk Key

Materials

Brass

Tablewatch with Thermometer, Mahogany, Keys Available, circa 1830
Located in Malmo, SE
Tablewatch with thermometer ca 1830, Mahogany, keys available
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1830s Swedish Empire Antique Desk Key

Materials

Brass

Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Walnut Veneered Writing Slope with Keys
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
lid and initials FE. The other without the initials. 2 keys included one for the main lock and the
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1850s English British Colonial Antique Desk Key

Materials

Brass

Large Vintage Oak Desk, Double Sided with Display End
Located in Ely, GB
A beautifully large vintage partner desk or possible retail counter desk. The desk is in good
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1920s British Industrial Antique Desk Key

Materials

Oak

English Victorian Ministerial mahogany desk 15 drawers, circa 1860, scrivania
Located in Milano, IT
hidden lock (key present). The desk is also finished on the back, so it was created as a center desk that
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Desk Key

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Mahogany

Antique Victorian, Golden Oak, Pedestal Desk, Writing Table, Scotland 1890
Located in Vancouver, BC
lock and key The desk is freestanding Please note some wear to leather top and scratches to top and the
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19th Century North American Antique Desk Key

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Oak

Antique Quality Large Victorian Oak Pedestal Partner s Desk, circa 1900
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
). Note that this is a one piece desk. We have a key for the 4 right hand drawers only. The desk is solid
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Desk Key

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Oak

Oak Standing Desk
Located in Minneapolis, MN
(upper shelf adds 11” to the height) The desk is missing the key.
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1920s American Antique Desk Key

Materials

Wood, Oak

20th Century Louis XVI Cherry Tree Ebony Wood Bureau Desk RESTORED
Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha
wood inlaid, bronze details, with three working keys. Beautiful center desk of great quality, threaded
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Desk Key

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Bronze

Rare Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk Lift Up Top, 18th Century, circa 1780
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
original working key, an incredible desk with great provenance. Provenance: Lord Vincent Constantine
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1780s English George III Antique Desk Key

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Mahogany

French Rolltop Ladies Desk
Located in Carson City, NV
we include the key. The desk is finished on all four sides, so it may be utilized in the center of a
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19th Century French Antique Desk Key

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Bronze

George III Mahogany Knee Hole Desk
Located in London, west Sussex
over 6 smaller drawers and a central cupboard with lock and key. The desk stands on bracket feet and
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Desk Key

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Brass

French Provincial Walnut Drop Front Desk circa 1750
Located in Carson City, NV
have a key. The desk is still sturdy and solid. It has brass shoes. This desk is constructed with
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Desk Key

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Walnut

Antique English Walnut Desk Organizer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Made in England in the 20th century, this antique walnut desk organizer has its original key and
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Early 1900s Antique Desk Key

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Walnut

Antique 18th Century English Oak Chippendale Slant Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Charlotte, NC
drawers of dovetail construction. Includes one key for desk top. Made in England. Measures: 37.25w
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18th Century American Chippendale Antique Desk Key

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Brass

19th Century Charles X Inlaid French Secrétaire à Abattant
Located in Tricase, Italia
original printed leather. Locks and keys are originals. Desk's inside has a series of small drawers, some
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Desk Key

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Mahogany

19th Century Faux Painted Box
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century American Folk Art faux bois/ wood grain painted lap desk with lock key.  
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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Desk Key

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Wood

Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Walnut Veneered Writing Slope with Key
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
reveal the classic fitted interior with black felt inlay. With one glass ink pot with brass lid. Key
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1850s English British Colonial Antique Desk Key

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Satinwood Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English (London) Writing Desk with Exquisite Satinwood and Hand Painted Detail. Desk Key included
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19th Century English Antique Desk Key

Materials

Wood

Superb Writing Desk with Greek Key Embellished Tooled Leather Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome 19th century carved mahogany desk having rich tooled leather top with gold Greek key
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19th Century English Antique Desk Key

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Early 20th Century Russian Brass Greek Key Inlaid Executive Desk with Lions
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous brass inlaid desk with Greek key motif. The desk is made of burled walnut and
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1920s Russian Empire Revival Antique Desk Key

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Walnut

Rare Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk with Business Payment Slots and 5 Keys
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Carlton House desk-business payment slots with 5 keys for maximum security. So, if you are a landlord
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Desk Key

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Satinwood

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Greek Key Bronze Doré Desk Accessory Set
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period gilt bronze desk set featuring a Greek key design. The three-piece set
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Key

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Bronze

Safe key. Wrought iron. 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Key of strong box in wrought iron, dated in century XVII, with complex design in the head, hollow
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17th Century European Baroque Antique Desk Key

Materials

Wrought Iron

Milanese 1920 Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beautiful cherry desk with brass sabots and key. Perfect for any office.
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Desk Key

Strong Box Pair of Keys, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of wrought iron safe keys, dated in the 17th century, with complex design in the head, hollow
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17th Century European Baroque Antique Desk Key

Materials

Wrought Iron

Lock with Key, Wrought Iron 16th-17th Centuries
Located in Madrid, ES
Lock with key. Wrought iron 16th-17th centuries. Lock made of wrought iron that has a correct key
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Desk Key

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Painted Desk
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique painted French pine slight slope desk with its original key.
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19th Century French Antique Desk Key

Materials

Wood

Antique Louis XVI Style French Desk
Located in Austin, TX
and leather covered pull-out leaves. This desk has the original key and three drawers.
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Desk Key

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Leather, Mahogany

French 19th Century Oak Writing Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
tooled designs. Two locking drawers are housed in the desk’s apron, complete with a key for each drawer
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19th Century French Other Antique Desk Key

Materials

Oak

French Art Deco Desk in Walnut
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
FRENCH ART DECO DESK IN WALNUT An Excellent quality twin pedestal desk attributed to Paul Follot
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Desk Key

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Walnut

Antique 19th century Portuguese Rosewood desk
Located in Malton, GB
with a later key. The desk is all one piece. Height 78cm Width 179cm Depth 98cm
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19th Century Antique Desk Key

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Rosewood

Antique 19th century Portuguese Rosewood desk
Located in Malton, GB
with a later key. The desk is all one piece. Height 78cm Width 179cm Depth 98cm
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19th Century Antique Desk Key

Materials

Rosewood

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Antique Desk Key For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique desk key you’re looking for. An antique desk key — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique desk key you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique desk key is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque, Victorian and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique desk key has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Remington Rand are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Desk Key?

An antique desk key can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,267, while the lowest priced sells for $225 and the highest can go for as much as $88,000.
Questions About Antique Desk Key
  • 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 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.
  • 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.