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19th Century Oak Gothic Pedestal Desk
Located in Salisbury, GB
19th century golden oak 'Gothic' pedestal desk, circa 1850.
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Mid-19th Century Antique Oak Desks

Edwardian Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Manchester, GB
A good quality oak roll top desk from the Edwardian period. Recently re-polished to a dark oak
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Edwardian Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Manchester, GB
A superb large roll top desk with spectacular interior recently repolished to its original dark oak
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Antique 19th Century Pedestal Desk In Oak ( REF AF-3642 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
This stunning 19th-century pedestal desk, crafted from solid oak, is a perfect example of both
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19th Century British Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Edwardian Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Manchester, GB
A fine quality oak roll top desk from the Edwardian period. As with most quality roll top desks all
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Antique Victorian, Golden Oak, Pedestal Desk, Writing Table, Scotland 1890
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique, Victorian, golden oak, pedestal desk, writing table, Scotland 1890, H057 Scotland 1890
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19th Century North American Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Antique Georgian Oak Bureau Slant Front Desk, Scotland 1810, H802
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Georgian oak Bureau slant front desk, Scotland 1810, H802 Scotland 1810 Solid oak
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19th Century North American Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Antique Victorian Quality Gothic Oak, circa 1880 Writing Table Desk
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique Victorian quality Gothic oak, circa 1880 writing table desk. This is a lovely quality
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1880s British Victorian Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

20th Century Louis XVI Oak Small Bureau Plat Writing Desk
Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha
Lugi XVI writing desk in oak wood from the first half of the 20th century. It has a smaller shape
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Antique Quality Large Victorian Oak Pedestal Partner s Desk, circa 1900
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique quality large Victoriaoak pedestal partner's desk circa 1900. Fabulous quality
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Antique Georgian Tiger Oak Bureau, Desk, Writing Table, Scotland 1810, H975
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Georgian Tiger Oak Bureau, Desk, Writing Table, Secretary, Scotland 1810, H975 Scotland
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19th Century North American Georgian Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Antique Victorian Arts Crafts Oak Twin Pedestal Clerks Desk Bureau
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique Victorian Arts & Crafts oak twin pedestal clerks desk or bureau. Wonderful patinated
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Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Early XXth Century Solid Oak Swivelling Desk Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5516 Early 20th century revolving office and height adjustable chair in oak, having shaped top
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Early 20th Century British Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Edwardian Golden Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Manchester, GB
A truly magnificent golden oak roll top desk acquired from a stately home property in Scotland. Of
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

English Desk Writing Table Light Oak 19th Century Card Console Table
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive 19th century light oak writing table. The worn crossbanded top with chamfered edges
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19th Century English Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

20th Century Oak Louis XIII Rustic Table Desk
Located in Lannebert, FR
Lovely little table desk in oak 1930s. Louis XIII style. Very good quality and nice condition.
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1920s French Louis XIII Antique Oak Desks

Early 19th Century Oak Partners Desk
Located in Salisbury Wiltshire, GB
A high quality George III oak partners desk. This desk retains it’s original handles but has a
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Oak Desks

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Brass

Queen Anne oak lift-top secretaire-desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Queen Anne oak lift-top secretaire-desk with two drawers and intricate fretwork.
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18th Century and Earlier British Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Heal s Art Deco Desk in Weathered Oak
By Heal s
Located in Edenbridge, Kent
A great example of Heal's design and craftsmanship, this Art Deco corner desk in weathered oak was
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

American Masterpiece Oak Griffin R.J. Horner Library Table Desk 1880s Provenance
By R.J. Horner Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
power desk! An 1880s refined meticulously handcrafted heavily carved solid oak table desk recalls the
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Fine Quality Oak Pedestal Desk, circa 1870
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Salisbury, GB
A very fine quality oak pedestal desk. The top moulding carved with rosettes; above nine drawers
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Oak Desks

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Oak, Leather

Oak, Late 19th Century, Victorian Pedestal Desk
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Classic late Victorian pedestal desk with new tan leather. The desk is in three pieces, so very
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Queen Anne Period Oak Slant-Top English Desk
Located in Port Chester, NY
A country late 17th century bureau from England, in wonderful condition for its age. The desk has a
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1690s English Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Late 18th Century English Oak Slant Front Desk
Located in Boston, MA
Late 18 century English oak slant front desk with banded inlay in good order. Two - side by side
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18th Century English Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Black Art Nouveau Oak Wood Desk from 1925
Located in Senden, NRW
This is a charming, original Art Nouveau secretary or desk made of oak, from 1925 very elaborately
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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

A Small English 18th Century Oak Secretaire Kneehole Desk
Located in Skipton, GB
A small Georgian Oak Secretaire Kneehole Desk with a lovely light honey colour. The Desk is made
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Oak Desks

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Brass

Early 20th Century Oak, Revolving, Rattan / Cane Clerks Office Desk Chair
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Early 20th century oak, revolving, rattan / cane clerks office desk chair. A good solid oak
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Late 19th Century English Industrial Antique Oak Desks

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Iron

English Antique Oak Bureau Arts Crafts Writing Desk Chest
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive early 20th century solid oak writing bureau. The fall flap enclosed writing surface
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Early 20th Century English Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

A Very Good Monumental Victorian Carved Oak Partners Desk
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large scale partners desk with inset leather top with baluster galleried ends. The front
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19th Century British Antique Oak Desks

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Oak, Leather

Louis XV Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
19thc. Louis XV style desk. The desk is made of oak wood and has detailed carved apron on all four
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Small 18th Century French Oak Kneehole Desk
Located in Richmond, VA
Small 18th Century French Oak Kneehole Desk
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Oak Desks

Victorian Gothic Oak Nine-Drawer Pedestal Desk with Leather Top
Located in London, west Sussex
This marvellous and very handsome Victorian Gothic oak pedestal desk features four graduating
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Late 19th Century British Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Fine Mid 19th Century Figured Oak Partners Desk by Holland and Sons
By Holland Sons
Located in New York, NY
By one of the nineteenth century's leading cabinet makers, Holland and Sons, this desk is of highly
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19th Century British Antique Oak Desks

Large French Provincial Louis XV Oak Pedestal Desk, circa 1740
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a lovely large French Provincial Louis XV pedestal desk of great proportions, made in oak
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1740s French Louis XV Antique Oak Desks

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Fruitwood, Oak

Antique Cylinder Front Desk
Located in Naples, FL
This antique cylinder front desk is a stunning piece of furniture that is sure to catch the eye of
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Late 18th Century Antique Oak Desks

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Wood, Mahogany, Oak

Antique Willow Wicker Desk
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
An antique writing desk woven of willow in a rich natural stain finish. The quarter sawn oak top
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1910s American Antique Oak Desks

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Oak, Willow

Antique Georgian 18th Century Crossbanded Oak Bureau Desk Writing Table
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique Georgian 18th century oak bureau desk or writing table. Attractive mahogany crossbanding
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Oak Library Table
Located in Stamford, CT
An American white washed oak library table with turned and carved legs ending on bun feet; the top
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Early 20th Century American Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Exceptional Inlaid Secessionist Desk
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Secessionist period oak pedestal desk, the apron fitted with three drawers; the pedestals inlaid
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Oak Desks

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Brass, Pewter

18th Century English Small Oak Slant Top Desk
Located in Richmond, VA
18th Century English Small Oak Slant Top Desk
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Oak Desks

Oak Writing Table
Located in Froxfield, Wiltshire
A good quality William IV oak and parcel-gilt Gothic style writing table.
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Early 1900s British Gothic Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Antique Leather Topped Partner s Desk
Located in Port Chester, NY
A well proportioned oak partner's desk (with room enough for two!) with turned legs and twin
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Oak Desks

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Leather, Oak

Hand-Carved 19th Century Solid Oak Pedestal Desk In Blend #41
By Attica Studios
Located in Partridge Green, GB
A remarkable antique pedestal desk from the mid-to-late 19th century, crafted with solid wood
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Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Oak Desks

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Brass

18th Century Oak Bureau
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wonderful 18th century English oak bureau in oak, with a great colour and patina, of small and
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Late 18th Century English Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Victorian Oak Writing Table
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Oak with red in lay top
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19th Century English Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Oak Chamber Writing Table
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Fremantle, W.Australia
George IV period oak 'chamber writing table,' one of a pair available. Provenance: Raby Castle
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Trader Desk in Blond Oak-Tree, Second Part of the 19th Century
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Trader desk (probably wine trader desk) opening six drawers is blond oak-tree. Top covered with a
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Mid-19th Century Louis XV Antique Oak Desks

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Bronze

English Writing Table or Desk
Located in Culver City, CA
from oak and has four nicely piece turned legs. The piece has an ebony finish on the top.  
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Late 19th Century English Campaign Antique Oak Desks

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Brass

Antique American Child s Double School House Desk
Located in Norwalk, CT
Oak double school house desk with slat bench, porcelain inkwells and pencil slots.
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19th Century American Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Oak And Leather Table
Located in santa monica, CA
Beautiful leather topped table with hand-pegged sawhorse legs. The top is original but the leather was added at some later point. It is from the Arts and Crafts period.
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Oak Desks

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Oak, Leather

Solid Bronze Paperweight Stag Beetle on Oak Leaf Desk Deco ca.1900
Located in Frisco, TX
A rare item from circa 1900. A large bronze stag beetle on an oak leaf ("Hirsch Kaefer auf
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Early 1900s German Antique Oak Desks

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Bronze

Early 19th Century Dutch Oak Bombe Desk with Shaped Skirt
Located in Richmond, VA
Early 19th Century Dutch Oak Bombe Desk with Shaped Skirt
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19th Century Danish Antique Oak Desks

19th Century Louis XVI Wood Painted Desk
Located in Lannebert, FR
19th century Louis XVI wood painted desk.
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

English Victorian Oak Partners Library Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Early Victorian oak library or writing table with boldly carved end supports resting on carved
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19th Century English Antique Oak Desks

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Oak, Leather

17th Century Spanish Oak Writing Table
Located in London, GB
Oak writing table, the single piece top raised on four slightly splayed square section legs united
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17th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

Fine Louis XVI Oak Writing Table
Located in London, GB
The rectangular framed solid oak top above a single drawer with drop handle, raised on square
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Mid-17th Century French Neoclassical Antique Oak Desks

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Oak

French Vintage Double Partners Desk with Marble
Located in Wolverhampton, GB
A French vintage double partners desk, finished in a light paint wash raw wood look with a newly
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Oak Desks

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Marble

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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 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.