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English Regency Mahogany Writing Desk with Pierced Sides and Casters
Located in Atlanta, GA
This early 19th-century English Regency writing desk exemplifies the refined elegance of the period
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19th Century English Regency Antique Study Desk

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

19th C. Irish George III Carved Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An Irish George III knee hole desk in dark mahogany with shaped top with carved edge and canted
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Early 19th Century Irish George III Antique Study Desk

Materials

Brass

English Victorian horseracing desk set
Located in London, GB
Antique English Victorian horseracing desk set. A lovely set on stamped leather covered base with
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1880s English Antique Study Desk

Materials

Ormolu

Desk Card Holder, France, 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Desk card holder, France, 1940s Golden Spelter, one of the small studs on the front is missing
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1920s Italian Antique Study Desk

Materials

Spelter

Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Mahogany Writing Desk / Dressing Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Mahogany Writing/Dressing Table – Also Ideal as a Desk or Side
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19th Century Antique Study Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Franco Albini for Knoll - Chrome glass and black wood Desk
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in Brussels, BE
Designed by Franco Albini in 1928, the Albini Desk is an iconic example of early modernist design
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1920s Italian Modern Antique Study Desk

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Chrome

Spanish Wooden Desk with Ten Drawers and Iron Pulls
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish wooden desk with ten drawers and iron pulls.
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Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Study Desk

Materials

Iron

19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Fall Front Desk / Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Introducing a stunning late Biedermeier Slant-Front Secretary, crafted from solid cherry wood in the 1840s. This exquisite piece of furniture features three drawers spanning the enti...
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Study Desk

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Spruce, Cherry

Lombardy Louis XVI Writing Desk, Antique Wood, Italy, c. 1800s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A distinctive writing desk in the Louis XVI tradition from Lombardy, Italy, crafted in the 19th
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Early 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Study Desk

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Hardwood

English Patinated Large Desk, Double Side, Wood, Leather Iron circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
English large desk or side table, circa 1900. The top is recovered of a large piece of laether
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Early 20th Century French Antique Study Desk

Materials

Bronze

18th C. Walnut Table / Desk with Twisted Legs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Wonderful walnut table with turned legs and a single drawer.... a great night stand for a King bed.
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Late 18th Century Antique Study Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique Regency Gonçalo Alves Library Writing Table Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
desk is crafted from  beautiful Gonçalo Alves and features a striking inset gold tooled green leather
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique Study Desk

Materials

Brass

c.1800 Antique Georgian Mahogany Writing Desk – Fine Quality, Dressing Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
c.1800 Antique Georgian Mahogany Writing Desk – Fine Quality, Versatile as Dressing or Side Table
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19th Century Antique Study Desk

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Mahogany

Antique Swedish Wide Curly Birch Pedestal Desk, Circa 1820-1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish pedestal curly birch desk, circa 1820-40. This antique desk from Sweden features a four
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19th Century Swedish Antique Study Desk

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Birch

Antique French Provincial Louis XV Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900
By R.J. Horner Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk In the
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Study Desk

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique 19th Century Wood and Bronze Inlaid Desk
Located in London, GB
Exquisite quality wood and bronze inlaid desk with shelfs.   
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19th Century French Antique Study Desk

Materials

Bronze

Small English Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table / Desk c.1900
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful small English Victorian mahogany writing table. An elegant fitted desk from the earlier
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Study Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk - C. 1870
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Presenting an exquisite Victorian Burr and Figured Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk dating back
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Study Desk

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Walnut

Antique Quality Mahogany Desk Writing Side Occasional Table C1900
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality mahogany desk writing side occasional table C1900. Neat compact dimensions
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Early 1900s Antique Study Desk

Materials

Wood

A George II Walnut veneered writing desk with replaced leather top
Located in Buchanan, MI
A George II walnut veneered writing desk with replaced leather top. Great color and patination.
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18th Century British George II Antique Study Desk

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Leather, Walnut

Antique Boulle Style Inlaid Brass Ormolu Mount Ebonized Writing Table Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Boulle Style Inlaid Antique Brass Ormolu Mount Ebonized Single Drawer Writing Desk Table
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Late 19th Century Baroque Revival Antique Study Desk

Materials

Brass

18th Century, French Louis XV Wood Flap Writing Desk
Located in IT
18th Century, Franch Louis XV Wood Flap Writing Desk Measures: cm H 94 x W 83,5 x D 46; D with the
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Study Desk

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Bronze

Mid 19th Century Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Roll bureau or roll secretary. Mid 19th century. Solid mahogany and veneered on oak. Standing on 4 twisted turned table legs with 5 long frame drawers, a work surface that can be...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Study Desk

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Mahogany, Oak

18th Century Italian Provincial Circassian Walnut Secretary Slant-lid Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This 18th Century Italian Provincial Circassian walnut secretary slant-lid desk is a fine example
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1790s Italian Louis XV Antique Study Desk

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Walnut

Imperial Furniture Grand Rapids Mission Oak Arts Crafts Writing Desk
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table In the manner of
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Study Desk

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Copper

Antique Petite French Rustic SIde Table or Small Desk Pink
Located in Atlanta, GA
Petite Pink Side Table or Desk with Rustic Pink Distressed Finish and Wood White Washed Top
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Study Desk

Materials

Wood

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Desk, Circa 1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts Crafts period writing desk or library table with built
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Study Desk

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Brass

Antique Victorian Watchmakers Desk Georgian Taste Hardwood Brown Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1880-1900 Watchmakers desk in the Georgian
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1880s English Georgian Antique Study Desk

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Leather, Hardwood

Impressive Antique Coromandel Desk Stand
Located in Ipswich, GB
Impressive Antique Coromandel and mother of pearl desk stand dating back to the Victorian era. The
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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Study Desk

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Mother-of-Pearl

Very Rare Convertible Desk, Partnerdesk, Dressing Table, Early 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Make-up table and desk as transformable furniture England Mahogany early 19th century Dimensions
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Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Study Desk

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Mahogany

Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Marquetry And Carved Desk Table
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Dallas, TX
heavily carved on top. Desk form with a large single drawer. Signed “L. Majorelle” in marquetry. France
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Study Desk

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Fruitwood

Antique 6ft Victorian Partners Writing Library Table Desk 19th C 183x105cm
Located in London, GB
in their original brass and brown porcelain castors. It is a Partners desk and has six frieze
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1860s English Victorian Antique Study Desk

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Mahogany

19th Century Neoclassical Style English Oak Library Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic 19th century English library table, writing table, or desk hand-crafted from oak. The
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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Study Desk

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Brass

GEORGINAN STYLE ANTiQUE CIRCA 1860 VICTORIAN HAND PAINTED OCCASIONAL TABLE DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
style mid Victorian Circa 1860 hand painted Pine occasional table or small desk with lovely early carved
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Study Desk

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Wood

Victorian Rosewood Drop Front Desk with Inset Floral Print Scroll Legs c1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
Victorian Rosewood Drop Front Desk with Inset Floral Print & Scroll Legs c1870 Measures - 48"h x 24
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Mid-19th Century Antique Study Desk

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Rosewood

Antique English Rosewood Regency Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1830
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English rosewood regency inlaid lap desk, circa 1830.
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19th Century English Regency Antique Study Desk

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Rosewood

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Desk or Dressing Table, Cherrywood
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Biedermeier make-up and writing desk Southern Germany Cherry early 19th century
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Study Desk

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Cherry

French 19th Century Writing Table on Wheels Carved Walnut Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Writing table or desk made of walnut in the french late 19th century. This table was stripped by
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Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Study Desk

Materials

Walnut

French small antique desk in oak and pine, late 19th century
Located in LYON, FR
Maison Lecan presents this small antique desk in oak and pine, dating from the late 19th century
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1820s French French Provincial Antique Study Desk

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Oak

19th Century English Oak Desk with Carved Drawers and Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak desk from the 19th century, distinguished by its three drawers with ornate carved
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19th Century English Antique Study Desk

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Brass

Biedermeier Desk, Vienna 1810-1820, Style of Josef Danhauser
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Belmont, MA
Beautiful writing desk, Vienna 1810-20, in the style of Josef Danhauser, walnut veneer. The
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1810s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Study Desk

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Walnut

19th Century Louis XV French Desk with Cabriolet Legs, 1890s
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Louis XV style French walnut writing desk with three drawers and cabriolet legs
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Study Desk

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Bronze

Antique English Queen Anne Walnut Writing Desk, Circa 1895
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Queen Anne walnut writing desk, circa 1895.
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Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Study Desk

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Walnut

Antique Wrought Iron and Walnut Handpainted "Pledge of Allegiance" School Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
antique school desk. The desk dates the early 20th century. Its made of wrought Iron and walnut. The seat
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Study Desk

Materials

Wrought Iron

Napoleon III Black lacquer bonheur du Jour Desk, Late 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A walnut black lacquer refinished bonheur du Jour Desk in Napoleon III style with gilded metal
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Study Desk

Materials

Brass

A Very Fine Edwardian Leather Top Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine Edwardian mahogany leather top nine drawer kidney shaped desk, of stunning quality
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Study Desk

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Brass

Writing Desk In Gustavian Style Painted In Grey From 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
Grey painted writing desk in the style Gustavian from the 1840s. The desk is freestanding and
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1840s Danish Gustavian Antique Study Desk

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Wood

Exquisitely Carved Early Italian Petite Writing Desk or Accent Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful Italian petite desk having 3 upper dovetailed drawers and one spacious lower dovetailed
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19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Study Desk

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Walnut

Antique French Country Primitive Black Distress Painted 1 Drawer Desk Work Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Antique French Country Primitive Black Distress Painted 1 Drawer Desk Work Table. Item features wooden
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Late 19th Century Primitive Antique Study Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Walnut Slant Front Queen Anne Style Secretary Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late 19th century English Queen Anne style slant front desk with three drawers & inner compartments.
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19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Study Desk

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Walnut

George III Mahogany Rent Desk by Gillows of Lancaster
Located in Essex, MA
similar desk illustrated in the two volume book on Gillows.
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1770s George III Antique Study Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Walnut Compact Knee Hole Desk with Warm Aged Patina
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome compact warm wood antique knee hole desk having 2 top drawers over 3 drawers on each side
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1880s American Antique Study Desk

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Walnut

Paul Sormani Style Antique French Louis XV Kingwood Executive Desk
By Paul Sormani
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding antique French Louis XV style bombay form executive desk or bureau plat desk In the
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Study Desk

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Bronze

Important French Brass Inlaid Paint Decorated Rolltop Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. Perfect for a study, bedroom, or formal salon, this antique French rolltop desk is not only a functional
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Study Desk

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Marble, Brass

19th Century Louis Philippe Essay Desk, circa 1860
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood, mahogany veneer. Extendable cover plate. Decorated tower crowning. Top with four drawers and a cupboard in the center. Everything lockable. (L-131).
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Study Desk

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Mahogany

English Antique Adjustable Architect’s Writing Drafting Desk Table circa 1870
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ADJUSTABLE ARCHITECT’S STAND WITH GILT-TOOLED LEATHER TOP, CONVERTING TO A WRITING TABLE English, circa 1870 Oak, elm, pine and gilt-tooled leather 34 1/4" H (flattened) x 20" D x ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Study Desk

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Leather, Elm, Oak, Pine

Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Lifetime
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period petite drop front secretary desk By
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Study Desk

Materials

Copper

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Antique Study Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique study desk for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, every antique study desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique study desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right antique study desk, those designed in Victorian, Georgian and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one antique study desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Tiffany Studios, Gillows of Lancaster London and Maple Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Study Desk?

The average selling price for an antique study desk at 1stDibs is $3,791, while they’re typically $2 on the low end and $1,740,240 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Study Desk
  • 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.