Skip to main content

Antique Desk Key

to
24
203
147
215
105
105
58
53
36
28
23
22
17
15
12
11
8
8
5
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
14
4
3
3
3
Sort By
19th Century Chest of Drawers with Fold over Top
Located in Malton, GB
making this into a small writing desk. Original key as well and a truly stunning piece of country house
Category

19th Century Antique Desk Key

Materials

Walnut

English Regency Mahogany Fall Front Inlaid Secretary with Bookcase, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
, upper hinged glass bookcase revealing three interior adjustable shelves, fall front desk with Greek key
Category

1810s English Regency Antique Desk Key

Materials

Brass

White Painted Swedish Pine Secretary, circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
key to be added as pulls) over two long drawers with brass pulls. Top cabinet locks with key, desk top
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Desk Key

Materials

Pine, Paint

Tall Green Painted Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden, Circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
the desk work is opened. Key to interior petite door included to use as pull. The upper section has 2
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Desk Key

Materials

Brass

19th Century, English Regency Burl Wood Veneered Box
Located in Stamford, CT
only comes with age and handling. Inset brass escutcheon, no key. A fine desk top box for valuables or
Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Desk Key

Materials

Burl

Gray Painted Swedish 18th Century Oak Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
opened, resting on two extending arms. Key to desk used as decorative "pull" only. Interior small cubbie
Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Desk Key

Materials

Brass

Tall Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau, circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
functions and original key is included. The lower three drawers open using a key as pull. Desk top does not
Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Desk Key

Materials

Oak, Paint

18th-19th Century Rosewood and Ebony Italian Table Cabinet, Box or Mini Trunk
Located in Manhasset, NY
locking system with the original key. The whole having bronze carrying handles. Missing some veneer which
Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Desk Key

Materials

Bone, Wood

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Bureau
Located in London, GB
shaped gallery. There's a lock and key for the desk section. The drawer has original brass handles. This
Category

1910s English Edwardian Antique Desk Key

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Hindu Elephant Head Bronze Paperweight -1Y70
Located in Bordeaux, FR
tranquility and wisdom, making it a captivating addition to any desk or collection. Key Features: Patinated
Category

Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Desk Key

Materials

Bronze

Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Georgian mahogany secretaire bookcase circa 1800-1830 with built in desk / writing table. We have
Category

Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Desk Key

Materials

Mahogany

Large Victorian Partner Desk, England, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
representative partner desk. Key available. (L-152).
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Key

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Edwardian Mahogany Campaign Desk with Lock and Key
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine period Edwardian folding camp desk is made of mahogany and some selection of nicely
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Desk Key

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Neoclassical Writing Desk with Greek Key Design Brown Leather Top
Located in Essex, MA
19th century writing desk with Greek key design and brown Leather top. Attractive desk from the
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Desk Key

Materials

Wood

19th C. Banded Flame Mahogany Davenport Desk with Tooled Leather Top with Keys
Located in Germantown, MD
Stunning, fully refinished 19th C. Banded Flame mahogany Davenport desk with tooled leather top
Category

Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Desk Key

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Period French Empire Fall Front Desk from Wildercliff Estate of Grayson Hall
Located in Hudson, NY
leather. The piece has two keys the lower key original the upper desk key a replacement that does not work
Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Desk Key

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Antique Victorian Oak Glass Side By Side Cabinet / Secretary Desk Original Key
Located in Portsmouth, VA
Desk, a quintessential representation of 19th-century elegance and craftsmanship. Crafted from rich
Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Desk Key

Materials

Oak

A Beautiful Louis XVI Style Writing Desk, Gold Leaf Tooled Leather Top and Key
Located in Washington, DC
A Beautiful Louis XVI Writing Desk with a Gold Leaf Embossed Tooled Leather Top and Key. Brass
Category

Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Key

Antique French Skeleton Lock Pick Keys
Located in London, GB
A set of scarce French lock pick keys. French, 19th century or earlier. Decorative curio
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Desk Key

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco Rosewood Desk
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
surround. all three drawers are lockable with its original key. the desk has been carefully restored and
Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Desk Key

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Swedish Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
paneling and fitted with original brass handles. All locks are functional, and the desk comes with one key
Category

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Desk Key

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
keys. The desk top has a pull out and sits on turned and fluted legs.
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Key

Antique Swedish Satin Birch Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
keys. This desk is Biedermeier style and the satin birch grain pattern is stunning as well as the color
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Desk Key

Materials

Birch

Fully Refurbished Monarch Pioneer Typewriter with Folding Keys, c.1932
By Remington Rand
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An original Monarch Pioneer Typewriter with folding keys and original case. The nickel
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Desk Key

Materials

Metal, Brass, Nickel

Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Doré Large Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze large inkwell featuring Greek key designs By Tiffany Studios
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Key

Materials

Bronze

Compass and Accessories Box Complete with Key, circa France, 1920
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming compass box complete with its key. Wooden box marked on the inside "Compas Supérieurs
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Desk Key

Materials

Metal

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Greek Key Bronze Doré Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco bronze doré inkwell featuring a Greek key design By Tiffany Studios New York
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Key

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Desk
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
key design. The desk was stripped to the bare wood, using no chemicals and carefully ebonized
Category

1880s French Louis XVI Antique Desk Key

Fine Regency Style Embossed Leather Writing Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
corner fleur di lis. The desk with three shallow keyed drawers, resting upon dual rectangular pedestals
Category

Late 19th Century Regency Antique Desk Key

Materials

Alabaster

19th Century German Biedermeier Roll Top Desk
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
locks and can be closed with keys. Overall, the desk is in good used condition for its age. Some
Category

19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Desk Key

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Walnut

Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Doré Ash Tray, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze ash tray featuring Greek key designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Key

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Empire Desk with Embossed Leather Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
. Desk has original key. Measures: Skirt H of leg opening 23.25 Stretcher 4" H Leg opening 20.5 W
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Desk Key

Materials

Bronze

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Pedestal Desk c.1900
Located in London, GB
kneehole desk, circa 1900 in date. It is made from fabulous flame mahogany, the rectangular inset olive
Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Desk Key

Antique Ingraham Craftsman Floral Decoupage Key Wound Chiming Mantel Clock 13"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Art Deco style floral decoupage, key wound, chiming mantel clock. Rectangular wood case
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Key

Materials

Brass

Antique Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk C1920 20th C
Located in London, GB
locks and keys. This desk is certain to enhance the style and elegance of your study or library
Category

1920s English Antique Desk Key

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Palisander Demi-Cylinder Writing Desk, Louis Philippe Period
Located in Sofia, BG
. There is the original key for the desk. Louis Philippe period.  
Category

Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Desk Key

Materials

Palisander

"Hans Christian Andersen" Mahogany Writing Desk or Vanity, Denmark, circa 1850
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
name. Desk comes with five keys and working locks. Restored in our workshop with French-polish finish
Category

Mid-19th Century Danish Victorian Antique Desk Key

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th C. Mahogany Sheraton Federal Dropleaf Side Table Library Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
. Its unique size allows it to be used as a desk. Includes key for safekeeping. Measure: 38" Leaf
Category

19th Century Sheraton Antique Desk Key

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Ladies Desk Stamped G.Durand
By Gervais Durand
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
locks and key. This flat desk was inspired by one executed by the 18thC cabinet-maker Joseph Baumhauer
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Key

Materials

Bronze

L. J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
By L. J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
condition. Desk locks, and key is included.
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Key

Materials

Oak

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk
Located in Brussels, Brussels
with gilded brass rods. The desk has his three working keys. The desk rests on 4 straight leg ending
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Key

Materials

Mahogany

Parisian Art Deco Desk in Burr Maple, C1925
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
quality locks with keys. The desk has been fully polished and is in excellent condition the original
Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Desk Key

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Oak, Walnut

19th Century English Iron Bronze Industrial Davenport Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
locks have original skeleton style working keys. The desk is very heavy and solid with a unique profile
Category

19th Century English Industrial Antique Desk Key

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Antique French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Writing Desk W/ Leather Top
Located in Astoria, NY
with five drawers, each with its original brass escutcheons and working keys. The desk is raised on
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Key

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Italian Neoclassical Rosewood Inlaid Marquetry Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
hardware. Desk locks, and key is included. Desk measures: 35"W x 17"D x 40.25"H. Writing surface: 31.13
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Desk Key

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Pedestal Desk, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
special place in your home with this fabulous antique desk. With working locks and key. Condition
Category

1860s English Antique Desk Key

Mahogany Georgian Style Escritoire Fall Front Desk, American or English
Located in Lomita, CA
trestle feet. There is a knotty pine backboard. Thie desk still has its original key and it is extra
Category

Early 20th Century American Georgian Antique Desk Key

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century English George III Period Secretary Desk with Bookcase
Located in Shippensburg, PA
from floor to surface Condition report: Desk lock replaced, no key - one key for bookcase. Missing
Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Desk Key

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Oak, Pine

Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Secretary Desk Attributed to Stickley Brothers
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
Brothers USA, circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with original copper hardware. Desk locks, and key is
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Key

Materials

Copper

English Neoclassical Oak Writing Desk with Ionic Capitals, Early 20th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
of the front of the desk with a single original key operating the locks on both sides. The writing
Category

Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Neoclassical Antique Desk Key

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Black Painted Writing Table Desk from Sweden, circa 1840-1860
Located in Round Top, TX
comes with the original brass key escutcheon. This desk has been professionally restored to make it
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Desk Key

Antique Carved Oak Scottish Arts Crafts Green Man Desk Bureau Dresser 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Scottish carved oak Arts & Crafts 'Green Man' desk, circa 1880. The Green Man design
Category

1880s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Key

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th century warm brown English Oak Queen Anne Slant-Front Desk
Located in Casteren, NL
the original key provided. This desk has been cleaned and inspected in our workshop. Small gaps
Category

Late 18th Century British Queen Anne Antique Desk Key

Materials

Brass

Antique White Painted Secretary Bureau from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
lovely secretary desk. One key included. Total depth is 37.75" when opened With over 37 years of
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Desk Key

Materials

Wood, Oak, Paint

19th Century Mahogany Writing Box
Located in Casteren, NL
19th century mahogany writing box with dark blue leather desk top, original key and several (secret
Category

Late 19th Century European Antique Desk Key

Materials

Mahogany

Early Baker Furniture French Regency Secrétaire à Abattant, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
1920s Birch, with original brass hardware. Desk cabinet locks, and original key is included
Category

1920s American Regency Antique Desk Key

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Green Onyx Gilt Bronze, Champleve Enamel Mantel Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
mantel or a desk. Key included. Cloisonné or champleve is an ancient technique for decorating metal or
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Key

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Enamel

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Antique Desk Key", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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.