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19th Century Historicism Style Antler Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
Musealer antique antler desk, circa 1840-1860. Massive oak body on cross, linked feet. High knee
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19th Century German Antique German Desk

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Oak

Inkwell Art Nouveau Germany
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Inkwell Art Nouveau Germany Origin Germany circa 1915 electro plated pewter material no visible
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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique German Desk

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Pewter

19th Century Historicism Oak Writing Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
Masterly oak desk. Solid oak carved. Slightly protruding top plate. Desk standing on paw shaped
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19th Century German Antique German Desk

Materials

Wood, Oak

Restored Typewriter/ Torpedo, Germany, 1905
Located in Praha, CZ
Germany Made of metal, steel, chrome, fabric Re-polished Good original condition.
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Early 1900s German Art Deco Antique German Desk

Materials

Metal

Bauhaus B327 Desk by André Lurcat for Thonet
By André Lurcat
Located in Praha, CZ
Huge design writing desk in good condition. The tubular steel construction is newly chromed, all
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1920s German Bauhaus Antique German Desk

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Chrome

Rare Typewriter ADLER No7, Germany 1900s
Located in Praha, CZ
The first typewriter of German production - rare Fully functional. The packaging of the machine has
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique German Desk

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Metal

Imposing Antique Desk Neo Renaissance, circa 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
Oakwood. Straight body ending on curly, volute-shaped legs. Richly carved on all sides. Slightly protruding tabletop, including the middle drawer.
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19th Century German Renaissance Revival Antique German Desk

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Oak

Biedermeier Desk
By Biedermeier
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier desk. The piece is in good condition and shows fine scratches and minor cosmetic wear
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

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Leather, Walnut

Biedermeier Table with Drawer, Cherry Veneer, South Germany, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier working table / desk with drawer. Cherry veneer and solid wood, hand
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1830s German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

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Cherry, Ebony

Restored Machine for Count, Astra, Germany, 1914
Located in Praha, CZ
Germany Made of metal, steel, chrome, fabric Re-polished Good original condition.
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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique German Desk

Materials

Metal

1900s Art Nouveau Solid Brass German Inkstand
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A particular Jugendstil brass inkwell made in Germany in 1900. Brass it's in original patina.
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique German Desk

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Brass

Black Forest Wood Owl Desk Set
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage two-piece carved wooden owl desk set. Main piece features a large owl at the center sitting
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1920s German Antique German Desk

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Highly Decorative Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful highly decorative letter scale. All written in German on top. Nice item for your writing
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Early 1900s German Victorian Antique German Desk

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Metal

Beautiful Highly Decorative Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
balance scale, Antique Postal Brass Tin Bilateral Scale. Nice item for your writing desk or just as a
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1920s German Victorian Antique German Desk

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Metal

20th Century Portable Large Typewriter Continental made in Germany
Located in Sofia, BG
desk.
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Early 20th Century German Antique German Desk

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Jugendstil WMF Brass Notepad, Germany, circa 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Art Nouveau Jugendstil WMF brass notepad, Germany, circa 1900. The hinged notepad depicting horse
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Late 19th Century German Jugendstil Antique German Desk

Small Antique Cartographer s Tool Set, German, Draughtsman s Instrument, Riefler
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique cartographer's tool set. A German, brass draughtsmen's instrument case by
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Late 19th Century German Antique German Desk

Materials

Brass

Ancient Bellows Photo Frame, German Manufacture, Mid-19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Bellowes photo frame by German Manufacture mid-19th century in wood, leather, bronze and
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Mid-19th Century German Antique German Desk

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Bronze

Beautiful Highly Decorative Cast Iron Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Decorative German Letter Scale with Porcelain Enamel Face, Marked D.R.G.M. An elegant and highly
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Early 1900s German Victorian Antique German Desk

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Metal

Art Nouveau Metal Bulldog Motif Ladies Compact Antique German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 20th century German motif Ladies Compact, with a nice bulldog motif. Nice addition to
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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique German Desk

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Metal

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Inkwell German Vintage, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
or just for use it on your desk. Made of hand carved wood and glass eyes. Found at an estate sale in
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1890s German Black Forest Antique German Desk

Materials

Wood

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Owl Inkwell German Antique, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
your room or just for use it on your desk. Made of hand carved wood, glass eyes and a porcelain bowl
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Early 1900s German Black Forest Antique German Desk

Materials

Porcelain, Glass, Wood

Art Nouveau German Brass Desktop Double Inkwell Inkstand Pen Tray, circa 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique Art Nouveau Jugendstil German cast brass double inkwell inkstand with a pen rest
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique German Desk

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Brass

Ignatius Taschner German, 1871-1913 Jugendstil Giraffe Mounted Ink Stand
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Jugendstil German copper giraffe mounted ink stand by Ignatius Taschner (German, 1871-1913) dated
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique German Desk

Materials

Brass, Copper

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Walnut Desktop Catchall German Antique, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
of walnuts on a leaf. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Made of hand carved
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1890s German Black Forest Antique German Desk

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Metal

1890 Antique Pillars Germany Junghans Clock
Located in Praha, CZ
- in good oroginal condition - from 19century dating around 1890.¨ - Material silver plate, key and pendulum including.
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1890s German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

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Metal, Silver Plate

Antique desk, Western Europe, around 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique desk from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The furniture is in very good condition
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Early 1900s German Louis XIV Antique German Desk

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Walnut

Antique European Oval Table in Pine, Danish or German, circa 1900
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A Danish or North German oval table in scrubbed pine with a traditional wax finish that showcases
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Early 20th Century Danish Country Antique German Desk

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Pine

German Art Deco Inkwell by Georges Morin
Located in Madrid, ES
An elegant Art Deco inkwell signed by renowned German artist Georges Morin (1874–1928). This large
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1920s Antique German Desk

Materials

Bronze

Antique German Black Forest Hand-Carved Top Hat Elephant Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique German Black Forest figural ink well features hand-carved elephant with top hat and
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19th Century German Black Forest Antique German Desk

Materials

Wood

German Black Forest Carved Wood Cat in Boot inkwell from the Early 1900s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A German Black Forest carved wood cat in boot inkwell from the early 20th century. Whether this
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Antique German Desk

Materials

Wood

Early Racing Car Sculpture Desk Piece / Inkwell, ca. 1905-1915 Automobilia
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
and pentray Early race car inkwell sculpture of a Vanderbilt cup race era. Racing car desk piece
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique German Desk

Materials

Pewter

Art Nouveau, German Jugendstil Bronze Letter Opener, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Probably German, this is large original Jugendstil fine cast bronze figurative nude letter opener
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique German Desk

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Bronze

Porcelain Garniture with Flowers and Angels. Germany, circa 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Porcelain garniture with flowers and angels. Germany, circa 1900. Candelabras dimensions: 26 cm
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Antique German Desk

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Porcelain

19th Century Iron Hubley German Shepard Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine all original painted 19th century German Shepard cast iron door stop is made by the
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique German Desk

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Iron

19th Century Antique European Pine Writing Table or Desk
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A charming functional desk in pine with ample work and storage space resting on turned legs
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Late 19th Century German Rustic Antique German Desk

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Pine

Antique German "Black Forest" Carved Walnut Hunting Motif Clock, Circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique German "Black Forest" finely carved walnut hunting motif clock, Circa 1870.
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Late 19th Century German Antique German Desk

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Walnut

North German Provincial Biedermeier Secretary in Pine with Cylinder Top, c. 1830
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
North German Provincial Biedermeier Secretary in Pine with Cylinder Top. A rare cylinder top pine
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

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Birch, Pine

J Oswald German Art Deco Wooden Rolling Eye Scottie Mechanical Clock
By J. Oswald Company
Located in Den Haag, NL
This rare example of the famous German Black Forest figurative rolling eye Scottie Dog mechanical
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1920s German Art Deco Antique German Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Ashwood Biedermeier Drop Front Abattant Secretary Desk, circa 1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Bierdermeier abattant secretary features ashwood construction with drop front desk
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

Materials

Bronze

Antique East German Triumph Werke A.G. Nurnberg Typewriter, c.1925
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An antique Antique East German Triumph Werke A.G. Nurnberg typewriter with German keys
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique German Desk

Materials

Metal

Antique Junghans Brass and Walnut Alarm Clock, Germany circa 1890s, Museum Piece
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Bochum, NRW
clock crafted by Junghans, one of Germany’s most renowned clockmakers. Known for precision engineering
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1890s German Art Nouveau Antique German Desk

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Brass

Antique German Black Forest Carved Walnut Bird Wall Pocket Letter Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique German black forest carved walnut bird wall pocket letter holder. Item features solid wood
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Early 20th Century European Black Forest Antique German Desk

Materials

Walnut

Restored Bauhaus Black Lacquered Wood Desk with Chrome Steel by Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Almelo, NL
Restored German Art Deco black lacquered wood desk with chrome steel designed by Marcel Breuer
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique German Desk

Materials

Chrome

19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany, Leather Top Writing Table or Desk, circa 1835
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century Biedermeier mahogany, leather top wring table or desk, circa 1835 Fitted with five
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1830s German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

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Bone, Leather, Mahogany

WW1 Artillery Shrapnel Letter Opener Trench Art, German Iron Cross
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic WW1 German letter opener. Made out of a Artillery Shrapnel by an unknown Soldier. Nice
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1910s Austrian Folk Art Antique German Desk

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Metal

Office Furniture on Lion Legs, Western Europe, circa 1920
Located in Chorzów, PL
Dimensions : Library: Height 191 cm, length 295 cm, depth 63 cm. Desk: Height 79 cm, length 164 cm
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1920s German Antique German Desk

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Walnut

Small Jugendstil Pine Table with Drawer, circa 1900
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A small writing table in pine with one drawer and "H" stretcher, Germany, circa 1900. Note
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Antique German Desk

Materials

Pine

19th C. Amber and Silver Letter Opener
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
19th C. Amber and Silver Letter Opener
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19th Century German Antique German Desk

Materials

Amber

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Typewriter Table by Marcel Breuer, Thonet, 1928
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
manufactured by Thonet, Germany, 1928.
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1920s German Bauhaus Antique German Desk

Materials

Metal

Neoclassical Bureau Plat (Writing Tables)
Located in Westport, CT
A generously sized walnut Bureau Plats with applied black leather inset tops complete with gold tooling, wood finished on all sides, the front containing two drawers and finishing on...
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19th Century German Neoclassical Antique German Desk

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Walnut

Original Biedermeier Secretary circa 1835 Walnut
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful walnut root veneer. Above a drawer, Below the plate 3 drawers. Behind the writing area are also several drawers. The writing surface was blackened. The upper shelf was also...
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

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Walnut

Large Bi-Plane , WW1 Bi-Plane, Zeppelin Cocktail Shaker
Located in London, GB
Large Bi-Plane Desk Companion by F. Reichenberg, Germany, circa 1920-1925 Very Unusual Desk Piece
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1920s German Antique German Desk

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Silver Plate

Mountain Hut Lodge Haus Wachenfeld Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage metal money bank. A beautiful decorative item in metal. Made in Germany, circa
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1910s German Folk Art Antique German Desk

Materials

Metal

W.M.F inkwell art nouveau racing car
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
W.M.F inkwell art nouveau racing car Origin Germany Circa 1915 Excellent condition. It has all its
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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique German Desk

Materials

Metal

19th Century Black Forest Carved Wooden Inkwell with Bird, Acorns and Oak Leaves
Located in Atlanta, GA
A German Black Forest wooden inkwell from the 19th century, with hand-carved bird, acorns and oak
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19th Century German Black Forest Antique German Desk

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Group of Japanned Papier-mâché Crumb Trays
Located in London, GB
An assortment of 19th century German papier-mâché black and gilt japanned crumb trays. The
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Late 19th Century German Chinoiserie Antique German Desk

Materials

Metal

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Antique German Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique German desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every antique German desk was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique German desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique German desk bearing Art Nouveau, Victorian or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique German desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Marcel Breuer and Winterhalder Hofmeier produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique German Desk?

The average selling price for an antique German desk at 1stDibs is $2,447, while they’re typically $13 on the low end and $240,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique German 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.