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Rare English Regency Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells Lambe
By John Lambe
Located in Reading, Berkshire
writing desks (writing boxes, as we know them today) and dressing cases. Antique lap desks had hinged
Category

19th Century British Regency Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Rare English Regency Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells Lambe
Rare English Regency Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells Lambe

Rare English Regency Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells Lambe

$4,028 Sale Price / set
40% Off
18th Century Grand Tour Classical Panel with Allegorical Inlaid Figures
Located in Atlanta, GA
collection Note: this piece was likely part of a lap desk at one point and boy would I have loved to see it
Category

18th Century Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Bone, Ebony, Mahogany

Antique 18th Century Grand Tour Classical Panel with Allegorical Inlaid Figures
18th Century Grand Tour Classical Panel with Allegorical Inlaid Figures

18th Century Grand Tour Classical Panel with Allegorical Inlaid Figures

$3,500
Rare 19th Century English Eclipse Patented Telescopic Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
which functions just like a lap desk with a storage compartment underneath. Above it is a gallery area
Category

Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Rare 19th Century English Eclipse Patented Telescopic Desk
Rare 19th Century English Eclipse Patented Telescopic Desk

Rare 19th Century English Eclipse Patented Telescopic Desk

$3,660
19th Century English Burl Walnut Tunbridge Writing Slope Box
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique English burl walnut and ebony inlaid tunbridge writing slope box / lap desk, circa
Category

19th Century English Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th Century English Burl Walnut Tunbridge Writing Slope Box
19th Century English Burl Walnut Tunbridge Writing Slope Box

19th Century English Burl Walnut Tunbridge Writing Slope Box

$1,195 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Walnut Sewing Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
lap desks. There is a large pierced carved pull out holding drawer under the work surface. The inside
Category

Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Walnut Sewing Table
Victorian Walnut Sewing Table

Victorian Walnut Sewing Table

$895
Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding
Located in Morristown, NJ
Victorian English bird's eye maple lap desk, with ebony and mother-of-pearl inlay. The dome shaped
Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Birdseye Maple, Ebony

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding
Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding

$425
Vintage Regency Georgian Travelers Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
portable lap desk for a traveling gentleman, its sturdy construction and timeless design make it an
Category

19th Century British Campaign Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Regency Georgian Travelers Writing Desk
Vintage Regency Georgian Travelers Writing Desk

Vintage Regency Georgian Travelers Writing Desk

$1,450
19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A antique Victorian era English campaign style brass bound mahogany portable lap desk / writing
Category

Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box
19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box

19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box

$950
Antique Anglo Indian Box Form Quill Lap Top or Travel Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique Anglo Indian lap top desk crafted in quills and ebony decorated with bone dots
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Bone, Felt, Wood, Ebony

Antique Anglo Indian Box Form Quill Lap Top or Travel Desk
Antique Anglo Indian Box Form Quill Lap Top or Travel Desk

Antique Anglo Indian Box Form Quill Lap Top or Travel Desk

$7,150
Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A top quality example of a late Victorian writing box with an integral writing slope / lap desk
Category

1890s English Late Victorian Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Olive

Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890
Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890

Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890

$4,103 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box
Located in Casteren, NL
used. An English mahogany writing box, also known as a writing slope or lap desk, has a rich history
Category

19th Century English Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box
Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box

Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box

$1,447
Portable Copying Machine by James Watt Co.
By James Watt
Located in New Orleans, LA
present piece is housed in its original mahogany lap desk, which is in and off itself a remarkable work of
Category

18th Century English Other Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Portable Copying Machine by James Watt Co.
Portable Copying Machine by James Watt Co.

Portable Copying Machine by James Watt Co.

$128,500
Child s Learning Desk Chalk Board, Accessories "Writing School Slate Desk" C1875
Located in Incline Village, NV
Child's rectangular lap top learning desk made by the Shepherd Company, New York, circa 1875. Hinge
Category

1870s American Victorian Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Wood

Child s Learning Desk Chalk Board, Accessories "Writing School Slate Desk" C1875
Child s Learning Desk Chalk Board, Accessories "Writing School Slate Desk" C1875

Child s Learning Desk Chalk Board, Accessories "Writing School Slate Desk" C1875

$350
Rare Important 16th Century Italian Bronze Jacopo Lodovico del Duca Table Box
Located in Forney, TX
, they were frequently used by traveling merchants as a portable writing slope - lap desk while traveling
Category

16th Century Italian Japonisme Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Bronze, Metal

Rare Important 16th Century Italian Bronze Jacopo Lodovico del Duca Table Box
Rare Important 16th Century Italian Bronze Jacopo Lodovico del Duca Table Box

Rare Important 16th Century Italian Bronze Jacopo Lodovico del Duca Table Box

$14,500
Lap Desk
Located in New York, NY
Nice 19th century lap desk with tooled leather insert concealed in a burled wood box with brass
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Brass

Lap Desk
Lap Desk

Lap Desk

$650
Lap Desk
Located in Seattle, WA
Walnut Lap Desk with Brass Detail & Glass Inkwell
Category

19th Century English Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Brass

Lap Desk
Lap Desk

Lap Desk

$1,490
China Trade Camphorwood Lap Desk
Located in Wilton, CT
China Trade Lap Desk With Pop-up Compartments and Secret Drawers. Retro-fited with Brass English
Category

19th Century Antique Lap Desk

China Trade Camphorwood Lap Desk
China Trade Camphorwood Lap Desk

China Trade Camphorwood Lap Desk

$4,500
Antique Lap Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fine antique English Regency rosewood and brass trimmed lap desk now mounted on a later mahogany
Category

19th Century English Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Lap Desk
Antique Lap Desk

Antique Lap Desk

$2,200
19th Century English Walnut Lap Desk
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
An English brass mounted burr walnut lap desk on later stand from the second half of the 19th
Category

Mid-19th Century Modern Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Walnut Lap Desk
19th Century English Walnut Lap Desk

19th Century English Walnut Lap Desk

$2,250
Antique English Lap Desk
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
Sheraton brass bound walnut lap desk with good fitted interior, circa 1880. Desk features original
Category

Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Lap Desk
Antique English Lap Desk

Antique English Lap Desk

$1,295
Victorian Period Walnut Lap Desk
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Period Walnut Lap Desk with Felt Interior and Compartments.
Category

19th Century English Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Period Walnut Lap Desk
Victorian Period Walnut Lap Desk

Victorian Period Walnut Lap Desk

$1,900
19th Century Anglo-Indian Solid Ebony Lap Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 19th century Anglo-Indian solid ebony lap desk, with alto relievo carving of scrolling foliate
Category

19th Century English Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Ebony

19th Century Anglo-Indian Solid Ebony Lap Desk
19th Century Anglo-Indian Solid Ebony Lap Desk

19th Century Anglo-Indian Solid Ebony Lap Desk

$18,000
English Regency Lap Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful deep mahogany lap desk with wonderful interior. The flame mahogany case has brass
Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Brass

English Regency Lap Desk
English Regency Lap Desk

English Regency Lap Desk

$750
Italian Painted Slope-Top Lap Desk
Located in Natchez, MS
Italian Painted Slope Topped Lap Desk. 18th century
Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Lap Desk

Italian Painted Slope-Top Lap Desk
Italian Painted Slope-Top Lap Desk

Italian Painted Slope-Top Lap Desk

$3,850
19th Century Satinwood Lap Desk Brass Inlaid Tulipwood Original Ink Bottles
Located in Brighton, GB
A satinwood lap desk inlaid with brass and tulipwood with two original ink bottles.     
Category

1820s English Regency Antique Lap Desk

19th Century Satinwood Lap Desk Brass Inlaid Tulipwood Original Ink Bottles
19th Century Satinwood Lap Desk Brass Inlaid Tulipwood Original Ink Bottles

19th Century Satinwood Lap Desk Brass Inlaid Tulipwood Original Ink Bottles

$1,025
19th Century Boulle Work Lap Desk
Located in Alexandria, VA
Fine Napoleon III “Boulle” marquetry lap desk with extensive brass and tortoiseshell inlay, the
Category

1860s French Napoleon III Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century Boulle Work Lap Desk
19th Century Boulle Work Lap Desk

19th Century Boulle Work Lap Desk

$2,850
Irish Mahogany Writing Box/Lap Desk, 1880
Located in Salisbury, GB
Irish mahogany writing box/lap desk inlaid with various symbols including a harp, shamrock etc
Category

Late 19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Irish Mahogany Writing Box/Lap Desk, 1880
Irish Mahogany Writing Box/Lap Desk, 1880

Irish Mahogany Writing Box/Lap Desk, 1880

$936
19th Century European Inlaid Decorative Lap Desk Box
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is an exquisite, 19th Century European lap desk box with abalone and wood inlay. Brass
Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century European Inlaid Decorative Lap Desk Box
19th Century European Inlaid Decorative Lap Desk Box

19th Century European Inlaid Decorative Lap Desk Box

$650
Regency 1820 Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
A Regency 1820 Brass inlaid rosewood lap desk, with inset brass handles, are leathered writing
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Brass

Regency 1820 Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk
Regency 1820 Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk

Regency 1820 Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk

$854
Victorian 1850 Brassbound Olive Wood Lap Desk
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
A Victorian 1850 brassbound olive wood lap desk, it’s a beautiful piece of olive wood in wonderful
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Wood

Victorian 1850 Brassbound Olive Wood Lap Desk
Victorian 1850 Brassbound Olive Wood Lap Desk

Victorian 1850 Brassbound Olive Wood Lap Desk

$819
Paper Mache Lap Desk Box
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Highly decorative large papier mache box that opens to reveal a pull out writing surface and storage area.
Category

19th Century English Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Papier Mâché, Paper

Paper Mache Lap Desk Box
Paper Mache Lap Desk Box

Paper Mache Lap Desk Box

$1,295
Painted Lap Desk with Drawer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Highly functional desk surface with drawer, in green painted, worn surface. Strong modernist lines
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Wood

Painted Lap Desk with Drawer
Painted Lap Desk with Drawer

Painted Lap Desk with Drawer

$400
Antique French Writer s Chest, Boulle Lap Desk, Ecritoire, Box
Located in South Coast, CA
Ecritoire (as the French call these), it's a desk in compact size, fitted to hold everything for personal
Category

19th Century French Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Antique French Writer s Chest, Boulle Lap Desk, Ecritoire, Box
Antique French Writer s Chest, Boulle Lap Desk, Ecritoire, Box

Antique French Writer s Chest, Boulle Lap Desk, Ecritoire, Box

$1,995
19th Century Game Board or Lap Desk Architectural Design Element with Lion 1882
Located in Atlanta, GA
board or maybe a lap desk / desk insert... the possibilities can go as to the attribution and use of
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Game Board or Lap Desk Architectural Design Element with Lion 1882
19th Century Game Board or Lap Desk Architectural Design Element with Lion 1882

19th Century Game Board or Lap Desk Architectural Design Element with Lion 1882

$495
English Tortoise and Yew Wood Lap Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
The hinged top revealing a fitted interior, the exterior in yew wood and tortoise.
Category

19th Century English Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Yew

English Tortoise and Yew Wood Lap Desk
English Tortoise and Yew Wood Lap Desk

English Tortoise and Yew Wood Lap Desk

$4,800
English Regency Ladies Toilet Box
Located in Sheffield, MA
Regency satinwood, tulipwood and rosewood ladies lap desk and toilet box with top border done in
Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Regency Ladies Toilet Box
English Regency Ladies Toilet Box

English Regency Ladies Toilet Box

$2,400
Amboyna Writing Slope
Located in Folkestone, Kent
A fine quality early 19th century Amboyna wood writing slope or lap-desk bound with brass strapping
Category

Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Amboyna

Amboyna Writing Slope
Amboyna Writing Slope

Amboyna Writing Slope

$1,983
19th Century Faux Painted Box
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century American Folk Art faux bois/ wood grain painted lap desk with lock key.  
Category

Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Wood

19th Century Faux Painted Box
19th Century Faux Painted Box

19th Century Faux Painted Box

$560
Antique Walnut Lap Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Burled Walnut Lap Desk with Brass Inlay on New Legs
Category

19th Century English Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Walnut Lap Desk
Antique Walnut Lap Desk

Antique Walnut Lap Desk

$1,800
LAP DESK
Located in New York, NY
English rosewood lap desk with mother of pearl inlaid detail on top, felt lined interior with ink
Category

19th Century English Antique Lap Desk

LAP DESK
LAP DESK

LAP DESK

$500
Edwardian Lap Desk
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is certainly one of the finest lap desks we have come across. The wealthy traveler had his
Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Lap Desk
Edwardian Lap Desk

Edwardian Lap Desk

$1,200
Antique Lap Desk with Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Lap Desk with a leather top inset.
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Lap Desk with Stand
Antique Lap Desk with Stand

Antique Lap Desk with Stand

$2,156
Lap Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
a flame mahogany lap desk with brass strapped corners with green leather writing surface
Category

19th Century English Antique Lap Desk

Lap Desk
Lap Desk

Lap Desk

$525
Exceptional 18th c.Arte Povera Lap Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Highly decorated Arte Povera Lap Desk
Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Wood, Paper

Exceptional 18th c.Arte Povera Lap Desk
Exceptional 18th c.Arte Povera Lap Desk

Exceptional 18th c.Arte Povera Lap Desk

$9,500
Antique lap desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Regency brass bound amboyna lap desk with brass clad corners and line inlay flanked by recessed
Category

19th Century English Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique lap desk

Antique lap desk

$2,450
Elkington Co. Silverplate Lap Desk
By Elkington Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Victorian silverplate lap desk by Elkington & Co. combines artistry, craftsmanship and
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Silver Plate

Elkington Co. Silverplate Lap Desk
Elkington Co. Silverplate Lap Desk

Elkington Co. Silverplate Lap Desk

$8,850
FRENCH LAP DESK
Located in New York, NY
Burled walnut lap desk, brass bound with brass decorative inlay and recessed brass handles; box
Category

19th Century French Antique Lap Desk

FRENCH LAP DESK
FRENCH LAP DESK

FRENCH LAP DESK

$2,200
George III Brass Inlaid Mahogany Lap Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
George III Brass Inlaid Mahogany Lap Desk with Fitted Leather Interior
Category

19th Century English Antique Lap Desk

George III Brass Inlaid Mahogany Lap Desk
George III Brass Inlaid Mahogany Lap Desk

George III Brass Inlaid Mahogany Lap Desk

Gothic Revival Coromandel and Brass Lap Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
British Gothic Revival lap desk. The desirable wood case with brass plating opens to reveal a royal blue
Category

19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Brass

Gothic Revival Coromandel and Brass Lap Desk
Gothic Revival Coromandel and Brass Lap Desk

Gothic Revival Coromandel and Brass Lap Desk

$22,850
19th C Original Paint Decorated Lap Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine painted and hand made early lap desk in post master format on high turned legs. The paint
Category

Early 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Wood

19th C Original Paint Decorated Lap Desk
19th C Original Paint Decorated Lap Desk

19th C Original Paint Decorated Lap Desk

$3,200
Antique English Burl Walnut Lap Desk, circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
This burl lap desk is in very good shape considering its age. The nice blood red leather inside is
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Antique English Burl Walnut Lap Desk, circa 1870
Antique English Burl Walnut Lap Desk, circa 1870

Antique English Burl Walnut Lap Desk, circa 1870

$1,920
19th c. Chinoiserie Lap Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Lacquered Chinoiserie decorated lap desk
Category

19th Century French Antique Lap Desk

19th c. Chinoiserie Lap Desk
19th c. Chinoiserie Lap Desk

19th c. Chinoiserie Lap Desk

$2,400
English Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Woodbury, CT
Well outfitted English mahogany lap desk complete with ink bottles. Sometimes referred to as a
Category

Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand
English Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand

English Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand

$3,250
19th Century Rosewood English Campaign Lap Desk
Located in Nashville, TN
19th century rosewood English Campaign lap desk. Gorgeous highly polished rosewood and brass. Two
Category

1850s English Campaign Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Rosewood English Campaign Lap Desk
19th Century Rosewood English Campaign Lap Desk

19th Century Rosewood English Campaign Lap Desk

$875
19th Century Chinese Export Lap Desk with Chinoserie Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Chinese Export Lap Desk with Chinoserie Decoration
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Export Lap Desk with Chinoserie Decoration
19th Century Chinese Export Lap Desk with Chinoserie Decoration

19th Century Chinese Export Lap Desk with Chinoserie Decoration

$1,585
William IV / Victorian Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Astoria, NY
William IV or early Victorian lap desk on stand, the brass mounted rosewood with a cartouche
Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Brass

William IV / Victorian Lap Desk on Stand
William IV / Victorian Lap Desk on Stand

William IV / Victorian Lap Desk on Stand

$1,300
English Campaign Style Lap Desk on Stand, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Antique Campaign style lap desk on stand, 19th century. Desk without stand is 24" W x 12" D x 7" H
Category

19th Century English Campaign Antique Lap Desk

Materials

Mahogany

English Campaign Style Lap Desk on Stand, 19th Century
English Campaign Style Lap Desk on Stand, 19th Century

English Campaign Style Lap Desk on Stand, 19th Century

$1,895
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Antique Lap Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique lap desk for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every antique lap desk was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique lap desk 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 lap desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Regency and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. J.A. Simpson Co, Parkins Gotto and Tiffany Co. each produced at least one beautiful antique lap desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Lap Desk?

Prices for an antique lap desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $150 and can go as high as $18,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,850.
Questions About Antique Lap Desk
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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