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1920s Modernist Design Art Deco Oak, Coromandel and Bronze Mantle or Desk Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 20th century, great design and well working Art Deco clock. If you are looking for a great shape and condition Art Deco clock then this original 1920s specimen could be perfec...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique Oak Desks

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Bronze

Small Oak Desk
Located in Southampton, NY
Beautiful patina oak desk.
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1880s Antique Oak Desks

Oak Desk with Seven Drawers
Located in Milan, IT
Oak desk with seven drawers.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Unusual Antique School Double Oak Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusual Antique School Double Oak Desk
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Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

1920s American Foreman s Oak Desk / Hostess Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
1920s American Foreman's oak desk/hostess stand with brass hardware.
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1920s American Industrial Antique Oak Desks

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Brass

American Arts Crafts Period Mission Oak Desk
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
American Arts & Crafts period mission oak desk, quarter-sawn, lattice work, 3-drawers, book
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Oak Desk Chair, circa 1910
Located in Chicago, IL
Oak desk chair, circa 1910. Elegant and comfortable oak desk chair from Germany, circa 1910. The
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Late 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Boarded Oak Desk Box
Located in Stamford, CT
A boarded oak desk box the front with carved decoration and bearing the initials TN. The interior
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Antique Georgian Oak Desk Writing Side Table, circa 1800
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique Georgian oak desk writing side table, circa 1800. Solid and strong with no loose joints
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Early 1800s Georgian Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Gilllows Oak Desk
By Waring Gillow
Located in Hertfordshire, GB
A 19th century oak pedestal desk stamped Gillows of Lancaster, fitted with Bramah locks
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Antique Georgian Oak Desk Writing Side Table circa 1800 Lowboy
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique Georgian oak desk writing side table, circa 1800 lowboy. No loose joints. Full of age
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Early 1800s Georgian Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Oak Desk Box, Charles II period, Lancashire, circa 1660-1670
Located in Matlock, Derbyshire
Mid-17th century oak desk box, Lancashire, circa 1660-1670. The sloped lidded box with bold
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17th Century British Jacobean Antique Oak Desks

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Fruitwood, Oak

1920s Oak Desk Top Perpetual Calendar with Rotating Dials for Month, Day, Year
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
1920s oak desk top perpetual calendar with rotating dials for month, day, year. Desk
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1920s English Late Victorian Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Early 19th Century French Oak Desk with Middle Drawer flanked by Two Drawers
Located in Richmond, VA
Early 19th Century French Oak Desk with Middle Drawer flanked by Two Drawers on each side
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19th Century French Antique Oak Desks

Large Carved Oak Desk
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
Large solid oak green man desk having a carved central drawer flanked by a further four to each
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1920s English Antique Oak Desks

Antique Georgian Bureau, Oak Desk, Writing Table, Scotland 1800, H163
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Georgian Bureau, oak desk, writing table, Scotland 1800, H163 Scotland 1800 Solid oak
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Early 1800s Scottish Georgian Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Oak Desk by Frank Lloyd Wright for the A. W. Gridley House, Illinois, 1906
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in New York, NY
An oak desk / cabinet by Frank Lloyd Wright for the A. W. Gridley House, Batavia, Illinois, circa
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Early 20th Century American Antique Oak Desks

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Bronze

1930s, American Oak Desk Chair
Located in Mississauga, ON
An oak swivel desk chair with a leather, brass nailed seat and brass castors.
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Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Oak Desks

Ant. Victorian Oak Desk Chair, Arm Chair, Scotland 1880, H087
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Victorian oak desk chair, arm chair, Scotland 1880, H087 Scotland 1880 Solid Oak Original
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1880s Scottish Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Arts and Crafts Oak Desk Chair / Office Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5364 Stylish Arts and Crafts office chair / desk chair in oak, having shaped top rail with
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Early 20th Century Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Oak Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
The barrel back headed with oak carved arms with a mechanism allowing the chair to revolve, the
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19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Desks

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Oak, Leather, Upholstery

Large Vintage Oak Desk, Double Sided with Display End
Located in Ely, GB
A beautifully large vintage partner desk or possible retail counter desk. The desk is in good
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1920s British Industrial Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Antique Quality Oak Desk Arm Elbow Chair Art Nouveau
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique quality oak desk arm elbow chair Art Nouveau. Solid and strong, with no loose joints
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1890s British Art Nouveau Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

English Antique Oak Desk Writing Table Carved, 19th Century, Victorian
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive 19th century carved oak writing desk. Constructed from thick cuts of solid oak
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19th Century English Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Late Victorian Pollard Oak Desk by Thomas Turner of Manchester, England
By Thomas Turner
Located in Manchester, GB
A magnificent late Victorian desk by the acclaimed cabinet makers Thomas Turner of Manchester
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Oak Desks

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Leather, Mahogany, Oak

Antique Belgian Oak Flip Top Desk
Located in New York, NY
Antique Belgian Oak Flip Top Angled Writing Desk with New Metal Base Antique Oak Desk Top Antwerp
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1920s Belgian Antique Oak Desks

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Iron

Louis XIV Desk
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Louis XIV oak desk hand crafted with four turned legs, cross stretcher at the bottom
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

19th Century Circular Oak Desk Chair Stamped Gillow
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
that is supported on turned oak columns. The front legs are carved with some relief decoration with
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1870s English Victorian Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Antique Regency Oak Desk or Side Table, circa c1820s
Located in Ely, GB
A Beautiful Antique Single Drawer Writing Desk or Side Table. circa 1820s Made from Oak and
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1820s European Regency Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Arts Crafts Inlaid Oak Desk, Bureau Bookcase, Scotland 1910, H1000
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage Oak Welsh Dresser, Buffet, Hutch, Sideboard, Scotland 1910, H998 Solid Oak Original finish
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1910s Scottish Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Early 20th Century English Jacobean Kidney Desk
Located in Santa Ana, CA
This English oak desk is made in a kidney shape in the straight-lined, Jacobean style. It features
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Early 20th Century English Jacobean Antique Oak Desks

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Leather, Oak

American rolling desk
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
American rolling desk A solid oak desk in the early 20th century with a practical blind that
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Early 20th Century European American Classical Antique Oak Desks

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Wood, Oak

Inlaid Oak Desk Box, Charles II period, Yorkshire, circa 1660-1680
Located in Matlock, Derbyshire
Charles II period oak and inlaid desk box with original drawer, Yorkshire, circa 1660-1680. The
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17th Century British Charles II Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

17th Century, Charles I, Inlaid Carved Oak Desk Box, Circa 1640
Located in Leominster, GB
The top board bearing marquetry-inlaid initials ‘MA’, the slope with further marquetry-inlaid flowers and meandering foliage, enclosing an interior with a shelf, the end boards boldl...
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17th Century English Jacobean Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Small Oak Roll Top Desk
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Manchester, GB
A small and attractive American roll top desk made by the 'Derby' company based in Boston. Unusual
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Early 20th Century American Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Oak Writing Desk
Located in Milan, IT
Oak writing desk with two drawers, two doors and three internal drawers.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Oak Kneehole Desk
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
Oak kneehole desk having a central drawer flanked by a further three to either side with panelled
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1910s English Antique Oak Desks

Oak Pedestal Desk
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
Oak pedestal desk having a central drawer flanked by a further four to each side with a green
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Early 1900s English Antique Oak Desks

Antique English country house oversized oak and Leather important Desk Chair
Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire
An important oversized oak desk chair with nicely worn brown leather deep button upholstery
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Oak Four-Foot Standing Desk
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This gorgeous standing desk is made of lovely oak and features two large drawers with dividers. The
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Edwardian Oak Roll Top Desk by Lebus Desk Co
By Harris Lebus
Located in Manchester, GB
An Edwardian oak roll top desk with the lockplate reading 'Lebus Desk Co'. Of above average quality
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Antique Children s Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Alhambra, CA
Lovely 1920s antique writing desk made of solid oak. Petit size suited for a child. Great condition
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1920s American American Craftsman Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Oak Standing Desk
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This gorgeous standing desk is made of lovely oak and features two large drawers. The richness of
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1920s American Antique Oak Desks

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Wood, Oak

Victorian Golden Oak Swivel Pedestal Desk
By James Shoolbred
Located in Dorking, GB
This unusual desk was made by the famous makers James Shoolbred and company. It bears several
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Oak Desks

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Leather, Oak

Spectacular Period Oak Clerk s Desk or Secretaire
Located in Port Chester, NY
A rare example of 17th Century period furniture, this wonderful oak clerk's desk is in very fine
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Late 17th Century English Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Oak Roll Top Desk on Wheels
Located in New York, NY
Missing lock. Carved handles. 8 drawers. Full interior. Excellent restored condition.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

An Important Regency Burr Oak Partners Desk
Located in Dublin, GB
An Important Regency Burr Oak Writing Table The rectangular top with a thick band of burr oak and
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1820s Italian Regency Antique Oak Desks

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Leather, Oak

Fine Quality Oak Pedestal Desk, circa 1870
Located in Salisbury, GB
A very fine quality oak pedestal desk. The top moulding carved with rosettes; above nine drawers
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1870s English Victorian Antique Oak Desks

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Brass

Carved Oak Writing Table Desk, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique oak writing table, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Antique Quality Large Oak Twin Pedestal Desk
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique quality large oak twin pedestal desk. Dates from the first half of the 20th century
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Edwardian Oak Pedestal Desk
Located in Salisbury, GB
This Edwardian oak pedestal desk was made circa 1900. A high-quality desk of this size is not
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Jugendstil Oak Wood Desk with Metal Handles
Located in Senden, NRW
Beautiful Jugendstil desk made out of solid oakwood with a beautiful green fabric tabletop. The
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Early 20th Century Viennese Secession oak writing desk
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This luxurious-looking Art Nouveau writing desk was made in about 1910 in the former Austria
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Oak Desks

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Metal

Early 20th Century Viennese Secession oak writing desk
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This luxurious and noble looking huge art nouveau desk was made around 1920 in Austria. It is made
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Oak Desks

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Leather, Wood, Oak

Antique Oak Double Pedestal Desk, Leather Top, Scotland 1910
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Oak Double Pedestal desk, leather top, Scotland 1910, H704 Scotland 1910 Solid Oak
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Early 20th Century Scottish Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Antique Oak And Leather Desk Chair
Located in Accrington, GB
A quality antique desk chair that dates to the late part of the 19th century. The chair has quality
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1880s British Victorian Antique Oak Desks

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Leather, Oak

Oak Writing Desk with Roll Cabinet, circa 1930s
Located in Zohor, SK
Stylish and practical writing desk after partial restoration. The table shows some wear on the top
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

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Antique Oak Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique oak desks for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique oak desks — often made from wood, oak and metal — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique oak desks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique oak desks made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — are very popular at 1stDibs. Gustav Stickley, Stickley Brothers and Gillows of Lancaster London each produced beautiful antique oak desks that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Oak Desks?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,991, while they’re typically $123 on the low end and $170,139 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Oak Desks
  • 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 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.