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Napoleon III lap desk with Key
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Napoleon III, ebony/boule inlay lap desk with key and hand blown pair of inkwells.
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19th Century French Antique Desk Key

Materials

Ebony

American Grain Painted Lap Desk
Located in Southampton, NY
Faux grain painted lap desk with lock key, American, circa 1800.
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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Desk Key

Materials

Wood

Art Deco, Flip Down Writing Desk with Four Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Four Drawer Desk with flip down with keys
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Early 20th Century Antique Desk Key

Continental Inlaid Cupboard
Located in Stamford, CT
, desk interior with key.
Category

19th Century English Antique Desk Key

Empire Style Writing Bureau
Located in Stamford, CT
Swedish grey painted Empire style three drawer writing bureau with reeded trim and a drop-leaf desk
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19th Century Empire Antique Desk Key

Materials

Wood

Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Walnut Veneered Writing Slope with Keys
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
mother of pearl writing pen holder and mother of pearl propelling pencil holder. Key included for the
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1850s English British Colonial Antique Desk Key

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Brass

Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Walnut Veneered Writing Slope with Keys
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
separate compartments with brass lids. Key included for the main working lock. Wonderful patina to the
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1850s English British Colonial Antique Desk Key

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Brass

Antique Edwardian Writing Desk Mahogany Antique, circa 1902
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
desk comes with one working key and tassel.
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Desk Key

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Pedestal Desk
Located in Chelmsford, GB
tooling around the border. There is a single key supplied with desk. The desk comes in two sections for
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1850s English Victorian Antique Desk Key

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Mahogany

Antique English Inlaid Kidney Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The locks and key are in working condition. This desk is sturdy, unique, and ready to be used in any
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Early 20th Century English Regency Antique Desk Key

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Brass

Italian Hand-Painted Slant Front Desk
Located in Geneva, IL
Diminutive hand-painted Italian desk with key and tassel. Beautiful gilded designs. Height to open
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Early 20th Century Italian French Provincial Antique Desk Key

Materials

Wood

Partners Desk, Mahogany English, circa 1860
Located in Honiton, Devon
locks with a working key. The desk dismantles in to 3 parts for ease of moving. This delightful desk
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Key

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Mahogany Five-Drawer Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
. While each drawer has a lock, there is no key for this desk. Each drawer does open and close easily
Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Desk Key

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

19th Century French P. Sormani Mahogany Writing Desk
By Paul Sormani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
corner. There is one drawer that easily opens with a key. The desk is finished with beautifully carved
Category

1860s French Louis XVI Antique Desk Key

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Wood

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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 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 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.