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Small Oak Desk
Located in Southampton, NY
Beautiful patina oak desk.
Category

1880s Antique Desk Small

Antique Small Oak Desk
Small Oak Desk

Small Oak Desk

$2,150
Small English Desk
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Mahogany desk with one drawer. New green leather top, original brass casters and handles.
Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Desk Small

Antique Small English Desk
Small English Desk

Small English Desk

$3,740
Louis XV Small Desk
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare small desk, wooden shape of finely decorated with mouldings and sculptured beech.
Category

18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Antique Desk Small

Antique Louis XV Small Desk
Louis XV Small Desk

Louis XV Small Desk

Louis XV small desk
Located in Paris, FR
. Louis XV style
. Oeben style marquetery
. 1900
. 1 row
Category

19th Century French Antique Desk Small

Antique Louis XV small desk
Louis XV small desk

Louis XV small desk

$12,600
Adams Style Small Writing Desk
Located in Washington, DC
Satinwood Inlaid Small Size Writing Desk with attached tower of five small drawers and three larger
Category

19th Century English Antique Desk Small

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Adams Style Small Writing Desk
Adams Style Small Writing Desk

Adams Style Small Writing Desk

$3,400
Italian Small Louis XVI Cherry Desk
Located in Moncalvo, IT
Little cherry inlayed desk from Venice, Louis XVI 1780 Circa
Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Louis XVI Antique Desk Small

Materials

Cherry

Antique Italian Small Louis XVI Cherry Desk
Italian Small Louis XVI Cherry Desk

Italian Small Louis XVI Cherry Desk

$10,570
Small Italian Walnut Inlaid 19th Century Desk
Located in Moncalvo, IT
Beautiful small Italian 19th century desk made of walnut with front draw
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Desk Small

Materials

Walnut

Antique Small Italian Walnut Inlaid 19th Century Desk
Small Italian Walnut Inlaid 19th Century Desk

Small Italian Walnut Inlaid 19th Century Desk

$4,632
A Small Birch-wood Empire Partner s Desk
Located in Djursholm, SE
A small birch-wood and birch-root empire partner's desk made in Stockholm c:a 1830. This item is
Category

19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Desk Small

Materials

Birch

Antique A Small Birch-wood Empire Partner s Desk
A Small Birch-wood Empire Partner s Desk

A Small Birch-wood Empire Partner s Desk

$4,300
Small 1920s Vintage Side Table or Desk
Located in Freiburg, DE
Polished and oiled non-toxic wood-worm treatment.  
Category

1920s German Antique Desk Small

Materials

Fir

Small 1920s Antique Side Table or Desk
Small 1920s Vintage Side Table or Desk

Small 1920s Vintage Side Table or Desk

$427
Small Mahogany Desk With Carved Detail And Brass Handles
Located in London, GB
A Small Irish Mahogany Desk With Carved Detail And Brass Handles
Category

18th Century and Earlier Irish Antique Desk Small

Materials

Mahogany

Small Mahogany Desk With Carved Detail And Brass Handles
Small Mahogany Desk With Carved Detail And Brass Handles

Small Mahogany Desk With Carved Detail And Brass Handles

$3,000
18th Century Small Walnut Desk
Located in Detling, GB
fronts are also cross-banded and string inlaid. This desk is in one-piece. There is a small cupboard in
Category

1730s Great Britain (UK) Antique Desk Small

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Small Walnut Desk
18th Century Small Walnut Desk

18th Century Small Walnut Desk

$4,009
Small Victorian Side Desk or Washstand with Drawers in Mahogany
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fresh over from England, this small side desk provides function in tiny spaces. Probably made
Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Desk Small

Materials

Mahogany

Small Victorian Side Desk or Washstand with Drawers in Mahogany
Small Victorian Side Desk or Washstand with Drawers in Mahogany

Small Victorian Side Desk or Washstand with Drawers in Mahogany

$1,290
20th Century Louis XVI Oak Small Bureau Plat Writing Desk
Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha
Lugi XVI writing desk in oak wood from the first half of the 20th century. It has a smaller shape
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Small

Materials

Oak

20th Century Louis XVI Oak Small Bureau Plat Writing Desk
20th Century Louis XVI Oak Small Bureau Plat Writing Desk

20th Century Louis XVI Oak Small Bureau Plat Writing Desk

$2,375
19th Century Small Mahogany Pedestal Desk with Red Leather Top
Located in Glencarse, Perthshire
There are three drawers in the frieze and tohe top is raised upon twin pedestals, each with three drawers. Sizes: Width 42 inches Depth 23 inches Height 30 inches.
Category

19th Century British Antique Desk Small

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Small Mahogany Pedestal Desk with Red Leather Top
19th Century Small Mahogany Pedestal Desk with Red Leather Top

19th Century Small Mahogany Pedestal Desk with Red Leather Top

$2,673
Victorian 19th Century Small Inlaid Satin Birch Sideboard Desk Writing Table
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique quality Victorian 19th century small inlaid satin birch sideboard desk writing table. Would
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Small

Materials

Satin, Birch

Victorian 19th Century Small Inlaid Satin Birch Sideboard Desk Writing Table
Victorian 19th Century Small Inlaid Satin Birch Sideboard Desk Writing Table

Victorian 19th Century Small Inlaid Satin Birch Sideboard Desk Writing Table

$678
Small 18th Century French Oak Kneehole Desk
Located in Richmond, VA
Small 18th Century French Oak Kneehole Desk
Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Desk Small

Small 18th Century French Oak Kneehole Desk
Small 18th Century French Oak Kneehole Desk

Small 18th Century French Oak Kneehole Desk

$3,800
Small Louis XV Period Desk From Command
Located in charmes, FR
pretty little flat desk from the Louis XV period, with two large drawers on the front (for
Category

Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Small

Materials

Wood

Small Louis XV Period Desk From Command
Small Louis XV Period Desk From Command

Small Louis XV Period Desk From Command

$4,513
Antique Small English Mahogany Desk with Embossed Leather Top and Brass Gallery
Located in Houston, TX
Unusual bedroom-size mahogany desk with center drawer and to unusual side cabinets made to look
Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Desk Small

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Small English Mahogany Desk with Embossed Leather Top and Brass Gallery
Antique Small English Mahogany Desk with Embossed Leather Top and Brass Gallery

Antique Small English Mahogany Desk with Embossed Leather Top and Brass Gallery

$2,700
19th Century Victorian Small Pedestal Inlay Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
This small mid-19th century piece has the same drawer detail on both sides, but only works on one
Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Desk Small

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th Century Victorian Small Pedestal Inlay Desk
19th Century Victorian Small Pedestal Inlay Desk

19th Century Victorian Small Pedestal Inlay Desk

$2,860
Small Mahogany and Rosewood Middle Desk, Napoleonic Period
Located in HÉRIC, FR
desk is not only a functional piece of furniture, but also a collector's item that reflects the art and
Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Small

Materials

Leather, Wood

Small Mahogany and Rosewood Middle Desk, Napoleonic Period
Small Mahogany and Rosewood Middle Desk, Napoleonic Period

Small Mahogany and Rosewood Middle Desk, Napoleonic Period

$5,641
Small 19th Century Painted French Provincial Kneehole Desk
Located in Richmond, VA
Small 19th Century Painted French Provincial Kneehole Desk
Category

19th Century French Antique Desk Small

Small 19th Century Painted French Provincial Kneehole Desk
Small 19th Century Painted French Provincial Kneehole Desk

Small 19th Century Painted French Provincial Kneehole Desk

$6,800
18th Century English Small Oak Slant Top Desk
Located in Richmond, VA
18th Century English Small Oak Slant Top Desk
Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Desk Small

18th Century English Small Oak Slant Top Desk
18th Century English Small Oak Slant Top Desk

18th Century English Small Oak Slant Top Desk

$4,600
Unusual Small French Directoire or Empire Transition Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Unusual and small-scale French Directoire/Empire transition period mahogany drop front desk, with
Category

Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Desk Small

Materials

Marble, Brass

Unusual Small French Directoire or Empire Transition Desk
Unusual Small French Directoire or Empire Transition Desk

Unusual Small French Directoire or Empire Transition Desk

$6,500
Early 20th Century Small Walnut Roll Top Desk
Located in Manchester, GB
A small Edwardian roll top desk of the attractive proportions. Mostly solid walnut and in excellent
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Desk Small

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Small Walnut Roll Top Desk
Early 20th Century Small Walnut Roll Top Desk

Early 20th Century Small Walnut Roll Top Desk

$4,044
Fine 19th Century Small Regency Mahogany Davenport Desk
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
Fine Regency mahogany Davenport desk A fine quality early 19th century Regency mahogany
Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Desk Small

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

Fine 19th Century Small Regency Mahogany Davenport Desk
Fine 19th Century Small Regency Mahogany Davenport Desk

Fine 19th Century Small Regency Mahogany Davenport Desk

$4,318
A Small English 18th Century Oak Secretaire Kneehole Desk
Located in Skipton, GB
A small Georgian Oak Secretaire Kneehole Desk with a lovely light honey colour. The Desk is made
Category

Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Desk Small

Materials

Brass

A Small English 18th Century Oak Secretaire Kneehole Desk
A Small English 18th Century Oak Secretaire Kneehole Desk

A Small English 18th Century Oak Secretaire Kneehole Desk

$3,769
Mid 18th Century French Provincial Small Slant Top Desk
Located in Richmond, VA
Mid 18th Century French Provincial Small Slant Top Desk
Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Desk Small

Mid 18th Century French Provincial Small Slant Top Desk
Mid 18th Century French Provincial Small Slant Top Desk

Mid 18th Century French Provincial Small Slant Top Desk

$2,600
Small End of 19th C. Louis XV Style Desk
Located in Paris, FR
Small end of 19th century Louis XV style desk in wood marquetry veneer; chiseled and gilt bronze
Category

19th Century French Antique Desk Small

Materials

Bronze

Small End of 19th C. Louis XV Style Desk
Small End of 19th C. Louis XV Style Desk

Small End of 19th C. Louis XV Style Desk

$10,095
Small Original Art Nouveau Desk Secretary Made of Cherrywood
Located in Senden, NRW
Beautiful men's desk from the Art Deco period. Pretty and elegant secretary desk produced circa
Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Desk Small

Materials

Cherry

Small Original Art Nouveau Desk Secretary Made of Cherrywood
Small Original Art Nouveau Desk Secretary Made of Cherrywood

Small Original Art Nouveau Desk Secretary Made of Cherrywood

$7,126
Small lady s roll-top desk, Louis XV style, 19th century
Located in Barletta, IT
A small French roll-top desk from the second half of the 19th century, in the Louis XV style, made
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Small

Materials

Rosewood

Small lady s roll-top desk, Louis XV style, 19th century
Small lady s roll-top desk, Louis XV style, 19th century

Small lady s roll-top desk, Louis XV style, 19th century

$3,444
Italian Farm Desk
Located in DeSoto, KS
Small Italian antique desk.
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Desk Small

Materials

Wood

Italian Farm Desk
Italian Farm Desk

Italian Farm Desk

$2,750
English writing desk
Located in Southampton, NY
Small English writing desk of burled walnut and leather top. Locking drawer with key.
Category

19th Century English Antique Desk Small

Materials

Walnut, Leather

English writing desk
English writing desk

English writing desk

$3,200
Antique Italian Desk
Located in DeSoto, KS
This small antique desk from Tuscany has a wonderfully worn finish. The drawer has a simply
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Desk Small

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Desk
Antique Italian Desk

Antique Italian Desk

$2,500
19th Century Writing Desk
Located in Newark, GB
pedestals terminate on plinth bases and casters below. This desk would fit in a small space like a home
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Desk Small

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Writing Desk
19th Century Writing Desk

19th Century Writing Desk

$3,619
Small Baroque Writing Desk with Inlay and Incrustation, 18th Century
Located in Krakow, małopolskie
A very early example of a luxury miniature furniture with a hunting scene. The furniture dates from the 18th century. Decorated with luxurious ebenist techniques. . Inlaid with wa...
Category

Early 18th Century European Baroque Antique Desk Small

Materials

Ivory, Nutwood

Small Baroque Writing Desk with Inlay and Incrustation, 18th Century
Small Baroque Writing Desk with Inlay and Incrustation, 18th Century

Small Baroque Writing Desk with Inlay and Incrustation, 18th Century

$2,400
Small 18th Century George III Mahogany Knee Hole Desk, circa 1760
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a rather charming small 18th century English George III mahogany knee hole desk, standing
Category

1760s English George III Antique Desk Small

Materials

Brass

Small 18th Century George III Mahogany Knee Hole Desk, circa 1760
Small 18th Century George III Mahogany Knee Hole Desk, circa 1760

Small 18th Century George III Mahogany Knee Hole Desk, circa 1760

$7,850
English Leather Top Desk
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A small English Desk with tan leather insert and 2 drawers with brass hardware
Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Desk Small

English Leather Top Desk
English Leather Top Desk

English Leather Top Desk

$3,680
Small Art Deco Travel Desk Early 20th Century Ash / Beechwood Restored Polished
Located in Osnabrück, DE
fold the two side parts together! Small like a children desk, but can used well by an adult! Rarely
Category

1910s Austrian Art Deco Antique Desk Small

Materials

Wood

Small Art Deco Travel Desk Early 20th Century Ash / Beechwood Restored Polished
Small Art Deco Travel Desk Early 20th Century Ash / Beechwood Restored Polished

Small Art Deco Travel Desk Early 20th Century Ash / Beechwood Restored Polished

$2,316
English Painted Desk, circa 1900
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
English painted desk with one small drawer, old paint, natural pine top.
Category

Early 20th Century European Antique Desk Small

English Painted Desk, circa 1900
English Painted Desk, circa 1900

English Painted Desk, circa 1900

$2,130
Small Georgian Chinoiserie Writing Table
Located in Sydney, NSW
A small late Georgian Provincial writing table, Pine decorated in chinoiserie, standing upon its
Category

1820s English Georgian Antique Desk Small

Materials

Pine

Small Georgian Chinoiserie Writing Table
Small Georgian Chinoiserie Writing Table

Small Georgian Chinoiserie Writing Table

$3,250
Small Black Early Art Deco Desk with Two Drawers and Channeled Table-Legs
Located in Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg
little desk has two drawers with typical fittings for this glamorous era. High gloss black piano
Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Desk Small

Materials

Wood

Small Black Early Art Deco Desk with Two Drawers and Channeled Table-Legs
Small Black Early Art Deco Desk with Two Drawers and Channeled Table-Legs

Small Black Early Art Deco Desk with Two Drawers and Channeled Table-Legs

$5,819
Antique Ladies Desk from Vienna, 1820s
Located in Senden, NRW
Elegant ladies desk or small writing table From Vienna. Offers a distinctive red brown wooden color
Category

1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Desk Small

Materials

Cherry

Antique Ladies Desk from Vienna, 1820s
Antique Ladies Desk from Vienna, 1820s

Antique Ladies Desk from Vienna, 1820s

$4,869
Small Proportioned Arts Crafts Oak Bureau
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
Small proportioned oak Arts & Crafts bureau having a pierced gallery above a sloping fall front
Category

Early 1900s English Antique Desk Small

Small Proportioned Arts Crafts Oak Bureau
Small Proportioned Arts Crafts Oak Bureau

Small Proportioned Arts Crafts Oak Bureau

$719
Small Regency Ebonized Writing Table, circa 1815
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a beautiful small ebonized writing table, featuring three drawers, tooled leather top with
Category

1810s English Regency Antique Desk Small

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Small Regency Ebonized Writing Table, circa 1815
Small Regency Ebonized Writing Table, circa 1815

Small Regency Ebonized Writing Table, circa 1815

$7,850
French Walnut Dressing Table or Desk, 18th Century
Located in Houston, TX
Country French walnut dressing table with one long drawer- perfect for a small desk. Notice the
Category

18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Antique Desk Small

Materials

Walnut

French Walnut Dressing Table or Desk, 18th Century
French Walnut Dressing Table or Desk, 18th Century

French Walnut Dressing Table or Desk, 18th Century

$5,300
Partners Desk
Located in Culver City, CA
An excellent quality 19th century partners desk of a smaller size in carved oak. The out turned
Category

19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Desk Small

Materials

Oak

Partners Desk
Partners Desk

Partners Desk

$7,750
Late Regency Mahogany Small Writing Table, circa 1830
Located in Sheffield, MA
Small late Regency mahogany writing table with mottled green gilt-tooled writing surface above two
Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Desk Small

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Late Regency Mahogany Small Writing Table, circa 1830
Late Regency Mahogany Small Writing Table, circa 1830

Late Regency Mahogany Small Writing Table, circa 1830

$7,200
George III Mahogany Kneehole Desk of Exceptional Quality
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New York, NY
between ending in the original bracket feet. This small desk is of excellent quality and craftsmanship
Category

1760s English Chippendale Antique Desk Small

George III Mahogany Kneehole Desk of Exceptional Quality
George III Mahogany Kneehole Desk of Exceptional Quality

George III Mahogany Kneehole Desk of Exceptional Quality

$23,500
18th Century George I Figured Walnut Antique Kneehole Desk
Located in Antrim, GB
A rare early 18th century George I figured walnut antique kneehole desk of good colour and small
Category

1720s European George I Antique Desk Small

Materials

Walnut

18th Century George I Figured Walnut Antique Kneehole Desk
18th Century George I Figured Walnut Antique Kneehole Desk

18th Century George I Figured Walnut Antique Kneehole Desk

$9,322
Neoclassic Desk, Console-Marquetry Hand-Carved Details, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century neoclassic stylish small desk writing table or console with carved and inlay wood
Category

Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Desk Small

Materials

Wood

Neoclassic Desk, Console-Marquetry Hand-Carved Details, 19th Century
Neoclassic Desk, Console-Marquetry Hand-Carved Details, 19th Century

Neoclassic Desk, Console-Marquetry Hand-Carved Details, 19th Century

$2,880
Josef Hoffmann Attributed Vienna Secession White Lacquered Desk, circa 1910
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Vienna Secession small white lacquered desk or vanity with black painted detail attributed to Josef
Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Desk Small

Materials

Wood

Josef Hoffmann Attributed Vienna Secession White Lacquered Desk, circa 1910
Josef Hoffmann Attributed Vienna Secession White Lacquered Desk, circa 1910

Josef Hoffmann Attributed Vienna Secession White Lacquered Desk, circa 1910

$8,500
Victorian Period Mahogany Drop-Leaf Writing Desk Library Sofa Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
You can use this gorgeous piece as either a small drop-leaf desk or a stunning sofa table. It’s
Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Desk Small

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Period Mahogany Drop-Leaf Writing Desk Library Sofa Table
Victorian Period Mahogany Drop-Leaf Writing Desk Library Sofa Table

Victorian Period Mahogany Drop-Leaf Writing Desk Library Sofa Table

$1,590
Rare 19th Century Small Circular Tray
Located in Richmond, London
A rare 19th century small circular tray. Why we like it Simple and useful piece of interior
Category

19th Century European Georgian Antique Desk Small

Materials

Wood

Rare 19th Century Small Circular Tray
Rare 19th Century Small Circular Tray

Rare 19th Century Small Circular Tray

$753
Antique Victorian 19th Century Inlaid Walnut Davenport Desk Writing Table
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
small desk, that is full of charm and character. Great age and patina (not over restored
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Small

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian 19th Century Inlaid Walnut Davenport Desk Writing Table
Antique Victorian 19th Century Inlaid Walnut Davenport Desk Writing Table

Antique Victorian 19th Century Inlaid Walnut Davenport Desk Writing Table

$815
Exceptional Small Iron and Copper Side Table with Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Side table and iron chair, circa 1920s. The iron work is incredibly well executed. Measures: 32" H x 31.25" W x 13" D.
Category

1920s North American Spanish Colonial Antique Desk Small

Exceptional Small Iron and Copper Side Table with Chair
Exceptional Small Iron and Copper Side Table with Chair

Exceptional Small Iron and Copper Side Table with Chair

$2,400
George I Walnut Antique Bureau of Small Proportions, Circa 1720
Located in Antrim, GB
An early George I Walnut Antique Bureau of small proportions. Circa 1720. Fitted Interior with
Category

1720s European George I Antique Desk Small

Materials

Walnut

George I Walnut Antique Bureau of Small Proportions, Circa 1720
George I Walnut Antique Bureau of Small Proportions, Circa 1720

George I Walnut Antique Bureau of Small Proportions, Circa 1720

$6,580
English 18th Century George III Inlaid Mahogany Kneehole Desk/Dressing Table
Located in GB
This fine quality Georgian small kneehole desk was made with well figured mahogany veneers inlaid
Category

1770s British Antique Desk Small

Materials

Mahogany

English 18th Century George III Inlaid Mahogany Kneehole Desk/Dressing Table
English 18th Century George III Inlaid Mahogany Kneehole Desk/Dressing Table

English 18th Century George III Inlaid Mahogany Kneehole Desk/Dressing Table

$6,148
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique desk small you’re looking for. An antique desk small — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique desk small, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique desk small, designed in the Georgian, Victorian or Louis XV style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique desk small has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by ASTRA, Carlo Zen and Crocker Chair Company are consistently popular.

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An antique desk small can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,654, while the lowest priced sells for $225 and the highest can go for as much as $28,000.
Questions About Antique Desk Small
  • What is a small writing desk called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport 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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