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Antique French Henri II Carved Figured Walnut Fauteuil
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
, or in the library behind one's desk for reading or paying bills.
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19th Century French Antique Library Desk

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Wood

Early 19th Century Farm Table - Trestle Table In Walnut
Located in Round Top, TX
dining table, but serves wonderfully as a large sofa table, desk, console or library table.
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19th Century Spanish Antique Library Desk

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Iron

Walnut Henri II Hand Tooled Cordovan Leather Bergere
Located in Fayetteville, AR
for a desk, library, or as a side chair. c. 1890.
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19th Century French Antique Library Desk

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Brass

Antique Large Dining Table Refectory Table from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
it will serve well as a dining table, library table or large desk. This table is strong, stable and
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Early 20th Century Danish Antique Library Desk

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Wood

Original Ebonized Antique French Napoleon III 3 Door Bookcase/Cabinet
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Recently received as part of a 3 piece library set with a desk and chair, this 3 door bookcase
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Library Desk

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Mahogany

Antique Black Japanned Armchair
Located in Sheffield, MA
living room seating or at a desk or library. Seat cushion upholstery has been removed since photos were
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Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Antique Library Desk

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Wood

Antique French Stripped Oak Trestle Table
Located in Dallas, TX
used as a dining table, a library table, a desk if retrofitted, or even an entrance table. Thickness
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Early 20th Century French Antique Library Desk

Late 19th Century American Vernacular Square Painted Pine Farmhouse Table
Located in Chicago, IL
almost-square top. Would also work well as a kitchen island, desk or library table. Legs could be
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Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Library Desk

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Pine

George II Irish Walnut Arm Chair of Generous Proportions
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
well in a library, office, behind a desk, etc.    
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1750s Irish George II Antique Library Desk

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Walnut

French Cherrywood Farmhouse Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
wonderful desk, library, or dining table. It has a fantastic base that is supported by four square legs
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Mid-19th Century French Country Antique Library Desk

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Cherry

Beautifu Oak Trestle Dining Table from France-Antique Base
Located in Dallas, TX
table seats 8-10 depending upon the size of the chairs. It could also be used for a library table, a
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19th Century French Antique Library Desk

18th Century French Provencale Dining Table in Chestnut
Located in Round Top, TX
dining table, but serves nicely as a breakfast table, library table, writing desk or as a center table as
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Late 18th Century French Antique Library Desk

19th Century French Brass Bible Stand with Champlevé Medallions and Gilt Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
used to host your antique bible, on a desk in a library or study. Measure: 15.25" W x 14" D x 15" H.      
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Late 19th Century French Antique Library Desk

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Brass

19th Century French Patinated Bronze Hunt Dog Sculpture in the Manner of Cartier
By Thomas Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
wonderful details and a rich patinated finish; it would make an interesting addition to a shelf in a library
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Late 19th Century French Antique Library Desk

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Bronze

Spanish Table with Legs Uniquely Designed to be Folded for Easy Storage
Located in Atlanta, GA
quite nicely as a desk or library table.  
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19th Century Spanish Antique Library Desk

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Wood

French Early 20th Century Walnut Bistro Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
smaller dining room table, this versatile antique could also serve as a desk or library table. Be sure to
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Early 20th Century French Other Antique Library Desk

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Brass

19th Century French Patinated Bronze Hunt Dog Sculpture in the Manner of Cartier
By Thomas Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
make an interesting addition to a shelf in a library or a man's desk in a study; a perfect gift for any
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Late 19th Century French Antique Library Desk

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Bronze

Antique French Carved Tiger Oak Parquet Dining Table Draw Leaf Ram Hoof
Located in Shreveport, LA
apron, elaborately carved on all sides~ ~Excellent size, perfect for use as a dining table OR a library
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Library Desk

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Oak

Antique Walnut and Iron Table from Spain, circa 1800
Located in Dallas, TX
. It would also serve as a nice library table or writing desk.
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Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Library Desk

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Wrought Iron

19th Century French Patinated Bronze Hunt Dog Sculpture on Beige Marble Base
Located in Dallas, TX
animal sculpture would make an interesting addition to a shelf in a library or a man's desk in a study
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Late 19th Century French Antique Library Desk

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Marble, Bronze

18th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Centre Table with Original Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
make an impressive addition to your office, study or library. The hand-carved, antique desk features
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XIII Antique Library Desk

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Brass

Unusual Antique French Stripped Oak Console/Refectory Table
Located in Dallas, TX
, entrance areas, libraries and even converted into desks. This unusually long and stunning antique French
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19th Century French Antique Library Desk

18th c. Oak Trestle Table, Bunny Williams Collection
Located in New York, NY
oversized desk, hall or library table. 18th century. Dimensions: 78.5”W x 33”D x 30”H We are thrilled to
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18th Century English Antique Library Desk

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Oak

18th c. Oak Trestle Table, Bunny Williams Collection
Located in New York, NY
oversized desk, hall or library table. 18th century. Dimensions: 78.5”W x 33”D x 30”H We are thrilled to
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18th Century English Antique Library Desk

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Oak

Antique Continental European Embossed Leather Games Table
Located in Forney, TX
console or sofa table, small scale work bench, writing desk, library table or kids desk, masculine wabi
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Library Desk

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Leather, Wood, Pine

19th century Italian carved walnut center table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
finest quality.  This table could function in multiple roles around the home, such as a desk, library
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Late 19th Century Italian Gothic Revival Antique Library Desk

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Walnut

18th Century Swedish Period Baroque Brown Red Extendable Dining Table, 1780
Located in Berlin, DE
table for a hall, or writing desk for a library. A unique piece which is a great eye-catcher for your
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1780s Swedish Baroque Antique Library Desk

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Pine

Antique French Side Table Petite Renaissance Carved Oak Gothic Console c1880
Located in Shreveport, LA
France, an elegant, and petite, antique French carved library table or "bureau plat" desk. A very petite
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Library Desk

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Oak

French 19th Century Oak Bistro Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
would also be great in a library or as a desk. Be sure to view all the images for a closer look at this
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19th Century French Other Antique Library Desk

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Maiolica, Wood, Oak, Giltwood

Armchair Captain English Cherry 19th
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
prestigious piece. This piece of furniture is both useful and decorative. Placed between the desk and the
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1890s French British Colonial Antique Library Desk

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Fruitwood

18th Century Dark Chestnut Table with Single Board Top, Spain
Located in Atlanta, GA
, but would also function nicely as a large desk or library table.
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18th Century Spanish Antique Library Desk

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Chestnut

19th Century Country French Farmhouse Plank Top Table
Located in Forney, TX
today's popular contemporary interiors, including use as a kitchen or dining table, writing desk, library
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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Library Desk

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Oak, Pine

19th Century French Empire Bronze and Marble Table Lamp with Shade
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a desk or library with this elegant antique single light table lamp.Crafted in France
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Library Desk

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Bronze

19th Century French Patinated Bronze Horse Sculpture on Marble Base After Mène
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's desk or a library shelf with this antique horse sculpture. Created in France
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Late 19th Century French Antique Library Desk

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Marble, Bronze

Original Antique French Oak Arts Crafts Style Dining Table
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
in a formal dining area, an eat in kitchen, or as a desk in the library or home office. These tables
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Early 20th Century French Antique Library Desk

19th Century French Bronze Hunt Dog Sculpture on Marble Base after Jules Moiniez
By Jules Moigniez
Located in Dallas, TX
animal sculpture would make an interesting addition to a shelf in a library or a desk in a study. It's
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Late 19th Century French Antique Library Desk

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Marble, Bronze

Early 19th Century French Renaissance Oak Refectory Table with Baluster Base
Located in Dallas, TX
eight to ten guests, making it an excellent choice for a breakfast or dining room, a library writing
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Early 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Library Desk

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Oak

Antique Early American Country Pennsylvania Dutch Farmhouse Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
, center or library table, writing desk, or placed in the foyer as a stunning entry statement piece
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Early 19th Century American Antique Library Desk

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Pine, Paint

19th Century French Patinated Bronze Bull Sculpture on Two-Tone Onyx Base
By Charles Valton
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's desk or a library shelf with this antique bull sculpture. Created in France, circa
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Late 19th Century French Antique Library Desk

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Onyx, Bronze

19th Century French Patinated Spelter Bull Sculpture Signed Charles Valton
By Charles Valton
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's desk or a library shelf with this antique bull sculpture. Created in France, circa
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Late 19th Century French Antique Library Desk

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Spelter

Italian Neoclassical Early 20th Century Dining Table
Located in Forney, TX
different uses, including as a dining room table, library or center table, writing desk, kitchen island
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Library Desk

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Wood, Gesso, Giltwood, Paint

Early 19th Century American Farmhouse Harvest Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
, writing desk, library table, workbench, palatial entry table, or oversized hall console, to name just a
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Early 19th Century American Primitive Antique Library Desk

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Pine, Paint

18th Century Louis XV Transition Small Cabinet Ecritoire Stamped by Bon Durand
Located in Berlin, DE
in the styles of Louis XV, Transition and Louis XVI, such as dressers, secretaries, flat desks
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1760s French Louis XV Antique Library Desk

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Bronze

18th Century Portuguese Baroque Chair Brazil, Rosewood
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
well as practical for use as centre, library table or desk. The rosewood has beautiful configuration
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18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Library Desk

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Wood

19th Century Silver Plated Corinthian Column Table Lamp
Located in Lincoln, GB
goods. Perfect for period interiors, stately desks, libraries, or bedside tables, this lamp offers both
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19th Century British Antique Library Desk

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Silver Plate

Charles Limbert Large Library Desk Table, circa 1905
By Charles Limbert
Located in Dallas, TX
Mission Arts and Crafts large three drawer Library Desk Table. Stamped Limbert's Arts and Crafts
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Early 1900s American Mission Antique Library Desk

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Oak

Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Library Desk Table Bookcase Sides
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts library desk table bookcase sides. Item features bookcase sides
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Library Desk

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Oak

Antique French Louis XIII Style Oak Library Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
A mid-19th-century French country library desk in the Louis XIII style, sourced from Provence
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Library Desk

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Faux Leather, Oak

19th Century English St Paul s Churchyard Library Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a glorious mid-19th century English St Paul’s churchyard library desk in excellent
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Library Desk

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Brass

William IV Style Library Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This is a wonderful piece of furniture, designed for the library or office, with 12 shelves for
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Early 20th Century English William IV Antique Library Desk

Antique Country French Louis Philippe Style Provincial Oak Library Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
A late 19th-century country French provincial library desk made in the style of Louis Philippe
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Library Desk

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Faux Leather, Glass, Oak

Early 20th Century Steel and Cast Iron Library Desk Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, library desk lamp features an ornate cast iron base and stem with a brushed
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Library Desk

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Steel, Iron

Antique 19th C. Mahogany Sheraton Federal Dropleaf Side Table Library Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
. Its unique size allows it to be used as a desk. Includes key for safekeeping. Measure: 38" Leaf
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19th Century Sheraton Antique Library Desk

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Mahogany

Antique French Oak Dining Farm Bakers Table Conference Office Library Desk c1920
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Oak Dining Farm Bakers Table Conference Office Library Desk c1920. Direct from
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1920s French French Provincial Antique Library Desk

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Oak

Large Antique French Carved Oak Dining Table Library Desk Lion Renaissance 19thc
Located in Shreveport, LA
Large antique French carved oak dining table library desk Lion Renaissance 19thc ~Direct from
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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Library Desk

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Oak

Antique Spanish Colonial Dining Table Walnut Iron Catalan Style Library Desk
Located in Tyler, TX
Antique Spanish colonial walnut catalan style dining table, desk, Library or conference table~~Iron
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1920s Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Library Desk

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Iron

Antique 19th Century Georgian Regency Mahogany Armchair Library Desk Chair 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Georgian Regency desk library chair, circa 1820. This very stylish chair is made
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1820s English Regency Antique Library Desk

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Mahogany

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Antique Library Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique library desk you’re looking for. Each antique library desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and oak. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique library desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique library desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Regency and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique library desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gillows of Lancaster London, Gustav Stickley and Stickley Brothers are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Library Desk?

An antique library desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,045, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $275,000.
Questions About Antique Library Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, you can use a library table as a desk. In fact, many people like the spacious tops found on library tables because they usually have enough room to accommodate a computer and provide additional work space. Find a range of library tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.