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Late 19th Century Lectern / High Desk, Mahogany Shellac Polished
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
is the inlay on the top drawer at the button (see picture). Standing desks were the usual office and
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Late 19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Mahogany, Burl

Antique Black Painted and Carved Desk, Denmark circa 1920 s
Located in Round Top, TX
-standing desk with great visual impact from any angle. The stretcher base is impressive as well. Please
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Early 20th Century Danish Antique Standing Desk

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Oak, Paint

19th Century tall pine lecture writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century tall pine lecture writing desk circa 1870. Unusual standing desk which would have
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Pine

Antique William IV Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
hand cut dovetailed joints, and the back is nicely finished, so this can be used as a free standing
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Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Wood

Victorian Mahogany Desk Hamptons and Sons London 1840
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A free standing desk by Hamptons & Sons of Pall Mall London in flame mahogany Circa 1840 Refined
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1840s Victorian Antique Standing Desk

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Mahogany

Primitive Painted Pine Wooden Antique Industrial Standing Plan Desk
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous primitive painted pine wooden antique industrial standing plan desk. Beautiful condition
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Late 19th Century American Primitive Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Wood

19th Century Writing Desk from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
three drawers on one side, this free standing desk is both functional and attractive from all angles
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Late 19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Walnut Pedestal Desk by James Shoolbred
By James Shoolbred
Located in London, GB
An extremely impressive and well made antique Victorian desk in solid walnut. This was made by the
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1880s British Victorian Antique Standing Desk

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Leather, Walnut

Antique Clerks Desk English, Victorian Pine Bureau Late 19th Century, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
be used with a stool or as a standing desk Rising from field panel twin pedestals each offering a
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Standing Desk

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Pine

Moore Insurance Patent Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
, known as the "Moore Insurance Desk", at first appears to be a wonderful standing desk with a leather and
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Standing Desk

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Leather, Walnut

George III Free-Standing Mahogany Architect’s Desk
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A George III free-standing mahogany architect’s desk, the rectangular top above one long drawer
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1810s English Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Fine 18th Century Mahogany Free Standing Library Desk
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine quality late 18th century mahogany free standing library desk, the flame mahogany cupboards
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Free Standing Kidney Shaped Mahogany Desk by Druce Co
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine freestanding kidney shaped mahogany desk by Druce & Co, decorated overall in satinwood
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Early 20th Century English Antique Standing Desk

Antique American Country Industrial Distressed Painted Workbench
Located in Forney, TX
a functional standing desk, artist work table, farmhouse kitchen cupboard, unusual sideboard server
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique English Tiered Rustic Pine Console Table Library Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
, standing desk, kitchen island, podium or alter. Measures: 41”.   
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Early 20th Century Rustic Antique Standing Desk

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Pine

Antique Quality Figured Mahogany Free Standing Partners Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique quality figured mahogany free standing partners desk having a green leather shaped top
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Early 20th Century English Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Other

Fantastic Quality Antique Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Free Standing Writing Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fantastic quality antique Edwardian rosewood inlaid free standing writing desk having the original
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Rosewood

Transformation Secretary circa 1795 by Johann Michael Vetter, Neuwied, Mahogany
Located in Epfach, DE
height adjustable standing desk different secret comportments Mahogany original very exceptional fire
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Late 18th Century German Directoire Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Napoleon Kingwood Marble Free-Standing Writing Table Attributed to Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Napoleon kingwood marble free-standing writing table attributed to Sormani, the shaped
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1860s French Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Kingwood

19th Century Partners Desk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
the other side. Desk has a weathered moss green leather top. Standing on plinth base. Desk is in very
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Small Antique French Gründerzeit Desk, Kids Desk, Oak and Walnut Veneer
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Original antique small "Gründerzeit" desk from France, standing on 4 turned feet. Solid oak made
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Late 19th Century French Other Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Brass

Arts Crafts Kneehole Partner s Desk
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
panelled sides standing on plinth base with castors, polished all round enabling free standing. The desk
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Late 19th Century British Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Oak

Biedermeier Desk, Vienna 1825-1830
Located in Greding, DE
Viennese Biedermeier cherry wood desk, standing on column legs with a turned stretcher between them
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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Brass

Dietzgen Drafting Table/Dining Table/Desk, c.1930
By Dietzgen
Located in San Francisco, CA
knobs and brackets. The table can be used as a tall dining table, standing desk or drafting table. The
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Steel, Iron

1820 s Bronze Inkwell with an Eagle Standing Atop
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
an eagle standing atop. Dimensions: H 16cm W 11cm D 8cm Origin: French Date: Circa 1820 Item
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Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Bronze

P. V. Jensen-Klint - Writing Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A free-standing elm writing desk, front with drawer. Probably manufactured by Carstens and Kjær
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Early 20th Century Danish Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Elm

Art Deco Desk, Probably, France, 1920s
Located in Greding, DE
Art Deco desk standing on eight conical legs, with four drawers and brown imitation leather covered
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Small Antique Victorian Walnut Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
1880s period. The back is finished and polished, so it’s free standing. This desk has some wonderful
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Standing Desk

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Walnut

Late 19th Century French Empire Style Desk
Located in London, GB
standing pedestal desk.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Standing Desk

19th Century Empire Revival Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
and cupboards which echoes the front making this desk free standing. Drawer fronts and doors are
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Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Revival Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish 19th century carved birch pedestal desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
side. Standing on block feet. Desk design is mirrored on the reverse, which makes this table free
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Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Revival Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Birch, Walnut

Superb Quality Large 19th Century Mahogany Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A stunning and important 19th century mahogany writing table / desk standing on four fabulous
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1860s English Early Victorian Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Desk Antique 1880 Writing Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian mahogany desk free standing on a stretcher base Carved from mahogany with brass pull
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1880s Victorian Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Large Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
nicely polished on the back so can be used as a free standing item. This desk has a very generous
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive burr walnut desk in the antique Georgian style. This was made in England, it
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique Edwardian Desk by Edwards and Roberts
By Edwards and Roberts
Located in London, GB
holders. The back of the desk is nicely finished, this can be used as a free standing item. The desk
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Leather, Wood

18th Century Italian Inlaid Walnut Writing Table Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century walnut free standing five-drawer Italian desk, profusely inlaid, standing on cabriole
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Mid-18th Century Italian Georgian Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Walnut

French Antique Writing Desk / Writing Table in Mahogany
Located in High Peak, GB
antique desk is polished to each side enabling free standing. The desk has been sympathetically restored
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Green Man Carved Oak Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
reverse with oak panels which makes this desk free standing if required. Expected minor surface marks
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Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique 19th Century Early American Oak Secretary Desk
Located in Plainview, NY
An early American 19th Century solid wood construction secretary desk made of oak. The secretary
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19th Century American American Classical Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Brass

Unique Art Deco Handmade Teak Paneled Pedestal Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
all around the pedestals and reverse which makes this desk free standing. Single drawer above the
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Teak

19th Century Victorian Walnut Pedestal Writing Desk Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
are lockable behind a hinged column. Standing on bun feet. Freestanding desk as the reverse is a
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Walnut

1920s Birch and Rosewood Small Writing Table Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
front which makes this desk freestanding. Standing on ball and claw feet. Some surface marks to top
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Standing Desk

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Birch

19th Century William IV Mahogany Rolltop Writing Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
paper lining. Shaped storage below the desk. Standing on tapering legs and brass castors. Splits
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Mid-19th Century British William IV Antique Standing Desk

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Mahogany

Eclectic 19th century carved walnut desk and chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
fluted supports.  Similar carved foliage around the seat, legs that match the desk and standing on 4
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Late 19th Century Swedish Aesthetic Movement Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Period Mahogany Cylinder Desk by Maple Co
By Maple Co.
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning quality, early 20th century, Edwardian period mahogany free standing roll top desk from
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Standing Desk

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Brass

Elegant 19th Century Writing Desk with Neo-Japanese Decoration
Located in Sofia, BG
decoration of birds and branches. (some small parts are missing) The desk is standing on four curved legs
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Late 19th Century French Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Walnut Desk With Two Drawers from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
Denmark. With two drawers on one side, this free standing writing desk is both functional and attractive
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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique, Small Ladies Walnut Partners Desk by Lovell COX
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Small walnut partners desk. A fine Victorian free standing walnut partners desk made in the
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1880s English Arts and Crafts Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Walnut

Sheraton Mahogany Desk, Antique Revival Desks, circa 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Very Pretty Sheraton Revival Mahogany Desk. Standing on original Brass castors. circa 1890 The
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1890s Sheraton Antique Standing Desk

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Mahogany

Sheraton Mahogany Desk - Antique Revival Desks Circa 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Very Pretty Sheraton Revival Mahogany Desk. Standing on original Brass castors. Circa 1890 The
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1890s Sheraton Antique Standing Desk

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Mahogany

20th Century English George II Style Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
minor wear commensurate with use. The desk is free standing, and therefore can be placed anywhere in a
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Early 20th Century English George II Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Walnut

1800 s Antique Bronze Mounts, Porcelain Plaques, Writing Continental Desk!
Located in Austin, TX
. It requires no additional parts for assembly and is a free-standing piece. This rare writing desk is
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19th Century European Other Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Bronze

19th Century English Walnut Writing Desk of Reverend William Kelly
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A late 19th century English writing desk. Made from solid walnut. High-quality desk standing on
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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Leather, Walnut

A Fine English William IV Rosewood Writing Desk w/Brass Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine English William IV rosewood free-standing writing desk with brass inlay; the highly figured
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19th Century English Antique Standing Desk

Desk Chair, England, Early 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
English desk chair standing on conical legs with turned stretcheres between them. The curved
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Early 20th Century English Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Wood

English Antique George III Mahogany Slant-Front Writing Desk circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
foot (when standing in front of the desk) triangular support and vertical support block are replaced
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Late 18th Century George III Antique Standing Desk

Materials

Brass

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Antique Standing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique standing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique standing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. Your living room may not be complete without an antique standing desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique standing desk bearing Victorian, Arts and Crafts or Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. Druce Co., Holland Sons and J.E. Caldwell Co. each produced at least one beautiful antique standing desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Standing Desk?

The average selling price for an antique standing desk at 1stDibs is $3,523, while they’re typically $793 on the low end and $48,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Standing Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best stand-up desk adjusts to as low as the shortest sitting elbow height and at least as high as the tallest standing elbow height. A bamboo stand-up desk is said to be strong and durable. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage stand-up desks .
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, standing desks are good for you. Studies have found that sitting for work all day leads to many health issues. Standing desks help you improve your health by burning calories, reducing back pain, and also relieving mental stress. It also increases productivity compared to the sedentary lifestyle. However, standing for too long might also lead to some diseases so it is necessary to have a proper balance.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique wash stand was a stand, typically made of wood, that was designed to hold a washing pitcher and basin. A wash stand was an early version of the modern bathroom sink. It sometimes would have a hole or indentation to help hold the basin still and some were designed to also hold a mirror. On 1stDibs, find an array of antique wash stands.
  • 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.