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Peacock or Pheasant Bird Desk Letter Mail Holder
Located in New York, NY
A desk letter or mail holder with a peacock or pheasant bird design, in the Art Nouveau design
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique European Desk

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Ceramic

19th C. Antique Writing Stand Desk office Inkwell Center Piece Faience Porcelain
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th C. Antique Writing Stand Desk office Inkwell Center Piece Faience Porcelain . This beautiful
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Early 19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Rare Early 1900s Sterling Silver European Sapphire Cabochon Cigarette Case
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Magnificent European Sterling Silver Antique Cigarette
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Early 20th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Sapphire, Sterling Silver

18th Century French Louis XV Slant Front Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th Century Louis XV French marquetry bureau de pente, or slant front desk, made with veneers
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18th Century European Louis XV Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century Mahogany Brass Inlaid Knee Hole Desk for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elaborate and very well made Antique European Knee-Hole Desk. Finely constructed and in a high
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19th Century European Georgian Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

French Fruitwood Regence Bureau Slant Front Desk, Early 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Regence fruitwood bureau slant front desk with fitted interior, shaped apron with shell
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Early 18th Century European Régence Antique European Desk

Materials

Fruitwood

MUSEUM QUALITY ANTiQUE PARTNER DESK 17TH CENTURY HAND CARVED RELIGIOUS PANELS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, Exhibition Museum quality, hand carved Walnut double sided partner desk circa 1860 and made with original
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1860s European High Victorian Antique European Desk

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Garnet Silver and Gold Desk Seal, Circa 1850
Located in London, GB
An antique garnet set desk seal, with pavé set rose-cut garnets on the handle, mounted in silver
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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique European Desk

Materials

Garnet, Gold, Silver

English George III Style Chinoiserie Decorated Lacquer Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
the Chinoiserie revival period of Europe. The desk features a knee hole style case with a slightly
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19th Century English Georgian Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Belle Époque Hand with Diamond Ring Paperclip Desk Accessory Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful paperclip in the shape of a hand is made out of silver and marked 800. The hand wears a ring with a genuine diamond and an enamelled bracelet.
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1890s German Belle Époque Antique European Desk

Materials

Diamond, Silver

French Art Nouveau Style Tiger Oak Dressing Desk, Sculpted Cabriole Legs Heart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
oak to create unique interpretations of European decorative arts. Dressing desks like this were
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1920s American Art Nouveau Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

Original Art Deco Large Deluxe European Double Lily Shade Charles Schneider Lamp
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Beautiful Rare Art Deco Wrought Iron and Schneider Glass Two-light Table Lamp. The central stem designed as a trellis training roses, with ...
Category

Early 20th Century Antique European Desk

Early 19th Century Sheraton Satinwood Writing Table
Located in Worcester, GB
Early 19th Century Sheraton Satinwood Writing Table with Pull-Out Slide and Screen A fine quality George III satinwood writing table in the Sheraton style, English, circa 1810. This...
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Satinwood

Spanish Walnut Stretcher Table, 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
iron stretcher offers numerous options for use, perhaps as an occasional table or a small desk.
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Walnut

Baltic Mahogany and Brass Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular top with inset black leather and brass mounted outer edge over two drawers with ring handles and with square tapered legs.
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1850s European Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century Regency Writing Table, circa 1820
Located in Richmond, London
A superb quality Regency side table in the manner of Gillows. Rare combination of the most beautiful figuring of the carefully selected veneers, superb craftsmanship, compact scale a...
Category

Early 19th Century European Regency Antique European Desk

Materials

Leather

Antique Louis XIV Style Walnut Writing Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XIV style walnut writing table, circa 1910. With a 3 board top with thumb molded front, side and back edges, a large frieze drawer with brass drawer pull, 4 barley twis...
Category

1910s European Louis XIV Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

Classical Faux Porphyry Library Table
Located in New York, NY
Classical faux porphyry library table Northern European, 19th century Measures: Height 31 1/4 in
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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique European Desk

Materials

Wood

Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Davenport
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian burr walnut and inlaid davenport in nice condition. It has a brass gallery to the top with an an ink well either side with decorative inlay surrounding each. The top has a ...
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1870s European Victorian Antique European Desk

Materials

Walnut

Italian or Spanish Walnut Trestle Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Unique and structurally sound table.
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Early 19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Wood

Italian or Spanish Walnut Trestle Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Unique, structurally sound table.
Category

Early 19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Wood

Outstanding Quality Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Reading Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany reading table having a quality lift up ratchet top with charming satinwood inlaid urns, bows and swags above three frieze drawer...
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique European Desk

Materials

Other

Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Mahogany Writing Table
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Mahogany and Tulipwood Parquetry Writing Table, after the model by Jean-Henri Riesener, late 19th century, the parquetry inlaid top with a three-quarte...
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Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Antique European Desk

Materials

Ormolu

18th Century Louis XV Provincial Writing / Occasional Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XV provincial walnut writing / occasional table, 18th century. With an overhanging 3 board top with molded borders, frieze with drawer and scalloped apron, resting on cabriole ...
Category

18th Century European Louis XV Antique European Desk

Materials

Walnut

Continental Dutch Satinwood Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Dutch-style (18/19th Century) satinwood and inlaid trimmed drop front desk with
Category

Late 18th Century European Chinoiserie Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

Writing Table, Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rectangular board table decorated with a strip of vegetal motifs on the outer edge, waist enhanced with carved bands with oval and vegetable motifs of classicist influence and legs d...
Category

19th Century European Neoclassical Antique European Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Burl Top Ash Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very desirable early to mid-19th century ash table, the top comprising two bookmatched planks of highly figured burl ash, having double thickness carved rope twist applied edge, the ...
Category

1830s European Folk Art Antique European Desk

Materials

Ash

Very Rare Antique Biedermeier Walnut Architect s Drawing Table, Commode or Chest
Located in Lisse, NL
functions such as a desk, a drafting table, a folio stand or as a standing desk. The walnut veneer that was
Category

19th Century European Biedermeier Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

Silver inkwell with grid, two reservoirs and pen holder
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with grid, two reservoirs and pen holder. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Tête Minerve. Weight: 409.35 gr. Dimensions: 11x16cm. Content: 800/1000. A...
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Silver

Rosewood letter holder with silver applications, monogram card
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Rosewood letter holder with silver applications, monogram card and rectangular base with pearly frieze. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight...
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Silver

Block holder in rosewood with silver application
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Notepad holder in rosewood with silver application in relief with Portuguese symbols, cut-out crown and reference to D. Manuel II King of Portugal. Metal: Silver. Origin...
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell with bell and tank holder
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with bell and tank holder. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali II Title. Weight: 436.25 grams. Dimensions: 13x22cm. Content: 833/1000. Assay ...
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Silver

Openwork silver inkwell with pen holder and standing on four feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Openwork silver inkwell with pen holder and resting on four feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 115.82 grams. Dimensions: 10x12cm. Con...
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Silver

Silver tower-shaped pen holder resting on a base with four half-ball feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver tower-shaped pen holder resting on a base with four half-ball feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali II. Title: Weight: 64.92 grams. Dimensions: 1...
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Silver

Stone block holder with red tones, silver appliqués, and raised flower lid
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Stone block holder with red tones, silver applications and a raised flower on the lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 855.74 grams. D...
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Silver

Helmet-shaped silver inkwell on rosewood with shells stamp box
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell in the shape of a "helmet" on rosewood with shells, friezes and a stamp box. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali II Title. Weight: 1511.83 gr...
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell with two glass tanks on a base with floral reliefs on four feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with embossed floral motifs and a monogram card, letter holder, pearly frieze and set on four round feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali...
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell with two tanks, Putti bell support cut-out feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Embossed silver inkwell with two tanks and Putti supporting a bell, pen holder and resting on four cut-out feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Cabeça de Mercury....
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Silver

Relief silver inkwell with tanks, bell four claw-shaped feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Embossed silver inkwell with two tanks and bell, quill holder and resting on four claw-shaped feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 1348...
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell on rosewood with helmet-shaped tanks pen holder
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with rosewood base, two helmet-shaped deposits, pen holder and border around the edge. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali II. Title: Weight:...
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell with acanthus reliefs, cut-glass tanks nib holder
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with two reservoirs, pearlescent friezes around the edge, letter and quill holder, resting on six spherical feet, and a wooden-lined bottom. Metal: Silver...
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell w/ wooden base smooth body w/ tortoiseshell elements on the lid
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with wooden base and smooth body with tortoiseshell elements on the lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Birmingham. Weight: 223.31g. Dimensions: 1...
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell with three reservoirs, bell shell-based claw feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with three reservoirs, bell and shell-shaped base resting on three claw-shaped feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Dijon. Weight: 544.48 grams. Di...
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18th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell with three engraved tanks, bell tray on claw feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with three engraved containers, bell, pen stand and tray resting on four claw feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 972.0...
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Silver

Embossed silver inkwell with two tanks, ceramic cores embossed feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Embossed silver inkwell with two tanks and two ceramic cores inside, pen holder, stamp holder and resting on four embossed feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand...
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell with blue enamel, pen gold-lined reservoir
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Gilt silver inkwell, enamels, acanthus leaf handles, resting on four feet on a wooden base. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Tête minerve. Weight: 447.38 grams. Dim...
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Silver

Rosewood inkwell with letter holder and silver applications
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Rosewood inkwell with letter holder and silver applications. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portugal. Brand: javali I Title. Weight: 740.45 grams. Dimensions:. Content: 833/1000...
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Silver

Rosewood inkwell with silver accents on inkwell, sandpit pen holders
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Inkwell in rosewood with silver applications on the inkwell, sandpit, quill holders and resting on three palm-shaped feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Java...
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell with two reservoirs and a tray cut out with flowers and palms
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with two reservoirs and a tray cut out with flowers and palms. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 1690.87g. Dimensions: 34...
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Silver

Chiseled silver inkwell with cut-out tray, three tanks, bell claw feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Chiseled silver inkwell, cut-out tray with three reservoirs, pen holder, bell and resting on four raised feet with claws. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar ...
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Silver

Silver blotter with engraved plant motifs, raised handle and surrounding frieze
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver blotter with engraved plant motifs, raised handle and surrounding frieze. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 146.62 grams. Dimensi...
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Silver

Silver paper clip with King Luiz for the Lisbon Agricultural Exhibition
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver paper clip with the figure of King D. Luiz and alluding to the Lisbon Agricultural Exhibition. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: ...
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

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Silver

Silver blotter with cutout handle and stone Art Nouveau base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver blotter with cutout and relief on the handle, on a stone base in the Art Nouveau style. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali II Title. Weight: 444.12 ...
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

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Silver

Set of inkwells with wooden base - calendar
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Set of inkwells with wooden base and silver applications - calendar with removable sheets. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 1696.52 gra...
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Silver

Rosewood calendar with silver fittings and side adjustment
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Calendar in rosewood with tremolos, silver applications, lateral operation for adjustment. Metal: Silver and Wood. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 321....
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

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Silver

Wooden stamp box with silver applications on the casing and hinged lid
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Wooden stamp box with silver applications on the casing and on the hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 290.61 grams. Dimension...
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Silver

Silver doorbell with relief capsule on the bell
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver table bell with relief capsule and circular base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 317.28 grams. Dimensions: 9x11.5cm. Content: ...
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

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Silver

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Antique European Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique European desk available at 1stDibs. An antique European desk — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique European desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique European desk, designed in the Georgian, Victorian or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique European desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Aristide de Ranieri and William Cripps are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique European Desk?

Prices for an antique European desk start at $175 and top out at $9,360 with the average selling for $1,370.
Questions About Antique European Desk
  • 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.