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Napoleon III Secretaire Desk by Diehl
By Charles-Guillaume Diehl
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual amboyna Napoleon III secretaire desk by Diehl, the rectangular top above a single long
Category

1860s French Napoleon III Antique Study Desk

Materials

Amboyna

Antique Napoleon III Secretaire Desk by Diehl
Napoleon III Secretaire Desk by Diehl

Napoleon III Secretaire Desk by Diehl

$46,384
French Macassar Deco Executive Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome Art Deco desk made of lacquered macassar woods, with polished bass hardware. Hidden
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Study Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique French Macassar Deco Executive Desk
French Macassar Deco Executive Desk

French Macassar Deco Executive Desk

$25,000
Biedermeier Writing Desk, Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier writing desk veneered in cherry, raised on tall, slightly splayed legs. A drawer is
Category

1820s German Biedermeier Antique Study Desk

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Antique Biedermeier Writing Desk, Germany, circa 1820
Biedermeier Writing Desk, Germany, circa 1820

Biedermeier Writing Desk, Germany, circa 1820

$2,855
French Charles X Writing Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
The epitome of French elegance and style, this French Charles X-style writing desk takes the
Category

19th Century French Charles X Antique Study Desk

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Charles X Writing Desk
French Charles X Writing Desk

French Charles X Writing Desk

$44,500
Antique Georgian Inlaid Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Georgian inlaid writing table / desk. It was made in England, it dates from
Category

Early 1800s British George III Antique Study Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian Inlaid Writing Table / Desk
Antique Georgian Inlaid Writing Table / Desk

Antique Georgian Inlaid Writing Table / Desk

$3,435
French Satinwood Writing Table / Desk
Located in Huntington, NY
French Satinwood Writing Table / Desk Magnificent French handmade desk of outstanding quality and
Category

19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Study Desk

Materials

Silver, Brass

Antique French Satinwood Writing Table / Desk
French Satinwood Writing Table / Desk

French Satinwood Writing Table / Desk

$4,130
Rosewood Flip Top Writing Desk
Located in Malibu, CA
Antique European rosewood writing table. Hidden beneath the flip top, a desk in excellent condition
Category

Mid-19th Century European Empire Revival Antique Study Desk

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Rosewood Flip Top Writing Desk
Rosewood Flip Top Writing Desk

Rosewood Flip Top Writing Desk

$2,306 Sale Price
30% Off
19th Century English Rolltop Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful antique English mahogany petite roll top desk having all the bells and whistles including
Category

19th Century English Antique Study Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique 19th Century English Rolltop Desk
19th Century English Rolltop Desk

19th Century English Rolltop Desk

$1,575 Sale Price
81% Off
French Empire Style Writing Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large French burr elm empire style writing desk. 1900. Kneehole is 23.5" wide x 27" high
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Study Desk

Materials

Elm

Antique French Empire Style Writing Desk
French Empire Style Writing Desk

French Empire Style Writing Desk

$4,521
19thC English Pine Writing Desk
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 19thC English pine writing desk Measures: W119 x D73 x H68cm.
Category

19th Century Antique Study Desk

Materials

Pine

19thC English Pine Writing Desk
19thC English Pine Writing Desk

19thC English Pine Writing Desk

$6,864
19th Century French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
The commanding presence of this 19th-century French desk is attributed to its square pedestal
Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Study Desk

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Wooden Desk
19th Century French Wooden Desk

19th Century French Wooden Desk

$5,995
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Edwardian desk / writing table. This was made in England, it
Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Study Desk

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Desk / Writing Table
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Desk / Writing Table

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Desk / Writing Table

$1,305
Mahogany Chippendale Style Writing Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
hand. The desk has a rope edge with a new tan leather with gold tooling to the outer edge. The desk has
Category

1910s Chippendale Antique Study Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Chippendale Style Writing Desk
Mahogany Chippendale Style Writing Desk

Mahogany Chippendale Style Writing Desk

$2,601
Swedish 3 Drawer Country Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Country Desk. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster
Category

1880s Swedish Country Antique Study Desk

Materials

Wood

Swedish 3 Drawer Country Desk
Swedish 3 Drawer Country Desk

Swedish 3 Drawer Country Desk

$1,895
Antique English Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century English desk handcrafted in mahogany with the original tooled leather top on
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Study Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique English Leather Top Desk
Antique English Leather Top Desk

Antique English Leather Top Desk

$7,150
Swedish Country 3 Drawer Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish country 3 drawer desk. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints
Category

1880s Swedish Country Antique Study Desk

Materials

Wood

Swedish Country 3 Drawer Desk
Swedish Country 3 Drawer Desk

Swedish Country 3 Drawer Desk

$1,895
Charming Georgian Elm Childs Desk
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A super early 18th-century childs writing desk, the slope top lifts to reveal a fitted drawer; of
Category

Early 18th Century Antique Study Desk

Materials

Elm

Charming Georgian Elm Childs Desk
Charming Georgian Elm Childs Desk

Charming Georgian Elm Childs Desk

$2,198
Country House Library Partners Desk
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine 18th century Chippendale period country house library fitted partners desk. The paneled
Category

18th Century European Chippendale Antique Study Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Country House Library Partners Desk
Country House Library Partners Desk

Country House Library Partners Desk

$11,681
Sliding Top, Italian Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful, veneered and inlaid, sliding top writing table inset with drawer and an embossed leather tablet. The whole in walnut and olive woods atop tapered legs.
Category

Early 1900s Italian Antique Study Desk

Materials

Wood, Olive, Walnut

Sliding Top, Italian Desk
Sliding Top, Italian Desk

Sliding Top, Italian Desk

$11,500
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elegant Swedish Gustavian desk features the neoclassical lines and restrained ornamentation
Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Study Desk

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Desk
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Desk

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Desk

$4,480
Art Nouveau Mahogany stepped desk
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant stepped desk in mahogany and mahogany veneer. Gilt bronze frame opening with a drawer
Category

1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Study Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Art Nouveau Mahogany stepped desk
Art Nouveau Mahogany stepped desk

Art Nouveau Mahogany stepped desk

$6,282
Early 19th Century mahogany kneehole desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century mahogany kneehole desk, the rectangular moulded edge top having a black leather
Category

1830s British Regency Antique Study Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century mahogany kneehole desk
Early 19th Century mahogany kneehole desk

Early 19th Century mahogany kneehole desk

$2,405
Victorian Walnut Campaign Travelling Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian walnut campaign travelling desk, opening to a maroon leather
Category

19th Century English Campaign Antique Study Desk

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Walnut Campaign Travelling Desk
Victorian Walnut Campaign Travelling Desk

Victorian Walnut Campaign Travelling Desk

$2,405
19th Century English Ash Partners Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An unusual early 19th Century ash partners desk.With good quality gilt tooled leather top with
Category

Early 19th Century English Country Antique Study Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Ash Partners Desk
19th Century English Ash Partners Desk

19th Century English Ash Partners Desk

$6,407
Art Deco parchment desk - Italy, 1920s
Located in London, GB
Beautifully tactile, this robust Art Deco desk features unique striations of colour, subtly
Category

1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Study Desk

Materials

Parchment Paper

Art Deco parchment desk - Italy, 1920s
Art Deco parchment desk - Italy, 1920s

Art Deco parchment desk - Italy, 1920s

$23,473
19th Century Biedermeier-style Desk, Germany
Located in New York, NY
Small desk with a burlwood veneer and black lacquered writing surface. The desk stands on ebonized
Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Study Desk

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Biedermeier-style Desk, Germany
19th Century Biedermeier-style Desk, Germany

19th Century Biedermeier-style Desk, Germany

$14,800
Beautiful Edwardian Oak Pedestal Desk
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer this lovely early 20th century twin pedestal desk. Having a moulded edge, top
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Study Desk

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Edwardian Oak Pedestal Desk
Beautiful Edwardian Oak Pedestal Desk

Beautiful Edwardian Oak Pedestal Desk

$2,501
19th Century Swedish Desk Circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
office, study, or living space, this desk combines practicality with classic Swedish elegance, making it
Category

19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Study Desk

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century Swedish Desk Circa 1840
19th Century Swedish Desk Circa 1840

19th Century Swedish Desk Circa 1840

$5,950
English Campaign Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century English desk handcrafted in mahogany with a tooled leather top, three piece
Category

Early 19th Century English Campaign Antique Study Desk

Materials

Mahogany

English Campaign Leather Top Desk
English Campaign Leather Top Desk

English Campaign Leather Top Desk

$7,200
Victorian Tiger Bamboo and Lacquered Desk
Located in London, GB
for its distinctive dark markings, the desk features a single drawer flanked by decorative lacquered
Category

19th Century Anglo-Japanese Antique Study Desk

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Victorian Tiger Bamboo and Lacquered Desk
Victorian Tiger Bamboo and Lacquered Desk

Victorian Tiger Bamboo and Lacquered Desk

$5,271
Victorian Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian mahogany 18 drawer partners desk This desk stands upon a plinth base Circa 1860 The front
Category

1860s Victorian Antique Study Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1860
Victorian Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1860

Victorian Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1860

$4,741
19th Century Small Empire Desk, France
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Small Empire Desk, France, 1840 A simple yet elegant Empire-style desk, crafted in 1840. Made of
Category

1840s Antique Study Desk

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Small Empire Desk, France
19th Century Small Empire Desk, France

19th Century Small Empire Desk, France

$2,974
English Chippendale Rosewood Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
19th century English Chippendale style rosewood double pedestal table desk with 2 drawers and brown
Category

19th Century English Chippendale Antique Study Desk

Materials

Rosewood

English Chippendale Rosewood Table Desk
English Chippendale Rosewood Table Desk

English Chippendale Rosewood Table Desk

$35,000
Mahogany system desk table, XIXth c.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mahogany desk table with top with two lift-up flaps, folding top with dividers for letters and
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Study Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany system desk table, XIXth c.
Mahogany system desk table, XIXth c.

Mahogany system desk table, XIXth c.

$3,771
French 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A petite mahogany and leather-top writing desk from France, circa 1840, ready to inspire you daily
Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Study Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

French 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk
French 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk

French 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk

$2,650
Antique Carved Wood Writing Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular Antique Carved Wood Writing Desk. In good condition. This table has so many carved
Category

Early 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Antique Study Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Wood Writing Desk
Antique Carved Wood Writing Desk

Antique Carved Wood Writing Desk

$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine Regency Mahogany Davenport Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine regency mahogany davenport desk with brass mounts and leather inset top. Circa 1815
Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Study Desk

Materials

Leather, Wood

Fine Regency Mahogany Davenport Desk
Fine Regency Mahogany Davenport Desk

Fine Regency Mahogany Davenport Desk

$5,250
19th Century Chinese Hardwood Desk
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century Chinese hardwood knee hole desk, having wonderful classical
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Study Desk

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Chinese Hardwood Desk
19th Century Chinese Hardwood Desk

19th Century Chinese Hardwood Desk

$13,056
Italian Inlaid Renaissance Revival Writing Desk, 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely crafted walnut desk with intricate inlays referencing Renaissance motifs. Featuring small
Category

1920s Italian Modern Antique Study Desk

Materials

Wood

Italian Inlaid Renaissance Revival Writing Desk, 1920s
Italian Inlaid Renaissance Revival Writing Desk, 1920s

Italian Inlaid Renaissance Revival Writing Desk, 1920s

$2,700
Antique Edwardian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Edwardian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from the
Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Study Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Edwardian Writing Table / Desk
Antique Edwardian Writing Table / Desk

Antique Edwardian Writing Table / Desk

$2,164
19th Century Carlton House Satinwood Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century fine quality Edwardian Satinwood Carlton desk. It has a pierced brass gallery to the
Category

19th Century English Edwardian Antique Study Desk

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century Carlton House Satinwood Desk
19th Century Carlton House Satinwood Desk

19th Century Carlton House Satinwood Desk

$11,297
English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Desk
Located in Queens, NY
19th Century English Chinese Chippendale style mahogany 6 cluster legged desk with carved lattice
Category

19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Study Desk

Materials

Mahogany

English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Desk
English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Desk

English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Desk

$28,500
Fine 18th Century Swedish Rococo Desk
Located in Bozeman, MT
Fine 18th century Swedish Rococo desk / console table with one drawer and in Its original colour
Category

18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Study Desk

Materials

Pine

Fine 18th Century Swedish Rococo Desk
Fine 18th Century Swedish Rococo Desk

Fine 18th Century Swedish Rococo Desk

$12,000
Antique Carved Fruitwood Leather Top Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine and large antique Desk with great form. The very well made rectangular desk with a slightly
Category

19th Century Georgian Antique Study Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Carved Fruitwood Leather Top Desk
Antique Carved Fruitwood Leather Top Desk

Antique Carved Fruitwood Leather Top Desk

$6,900
France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French desk style: Biedermeier Year 1847 It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. If you are
Category

1840s French Biedermeier Antique Study Desk

Materials

Wood

France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847

France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847

$20,000
German Biedermeier Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
German Biedermeier (19th Century) mahogany kneehole desk with bronze trim.
Category

19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Study Desk

Materials

Bronze

German Biedermeier Mahogany Kneehole Desk
German Biedermeier Mahogany Kneehole Desk

German Biedermeier Mahogany Kneehole Desk

$17,500
Antique Victorian Walnut Drop Front Desk C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Victorian Walnut Drop Front Desk C1880 Measures - 49 1/4" x 29" x 18 1/4" This Victorian
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Study Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Walnut Drop Front Desk C1880
Antique Victorian Walnut Drop Front Desk C1880

Antique Victorian Walnut Drop Front Desk C1880

$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Stunning Victorian Partners Pedestal Desk
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this amazing Victorian hardwood partners' pedestal desk, circa 1870
Category

Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Study Desk

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Stunning Victorian Partners Pedestal Desk
Stunning Victorian Partners Pedestal Desk

Stunning Victorian Partners Pedestal Desk

$5,497
French Petite Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A lovely, petite desk from 19th Century France made of luxurious mahogany and a leather writing
Category

19th Century French Directoire Antique Study Desk

Materials

Bronze

French Petite Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk
French Petite Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk

French Petite Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk

$1,800
Vintage Boho Rattan Lift Top Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Desk. Its delicate bamboo frame, accented with a distinctive gallery rail featuring turned spindle
Category

Early 20th Century Philippine Victorian Antique Study Desk

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage Boho Rattan Lift Top Desk
Vintage Boho Rattan Lift Top Desk

Vintage Boho Rattan Lift Top Desk

$1,950
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful antique Victorian leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it
Category

1860s British Late Victorian Antique Study Desk

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk

Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk

$2,156
Antique Oak Child’s Roll Top Desk C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Oak Child’s Roll Top Desk Unsigned C1920 Measures - 32 5/8" x 20 1/8" x 15 3/4" This
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Study Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Child’s Roll Top Desk C1920
Antique Oak Child’s Roll Top Desk C1920

Antique Oak Child’s Roll Top Desk C1920

$600 Sale Price
20% Off
A Large Desk Blotter A great piece of desk furniture
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large Desk Blotter A great piece of desk furniture, the blotter has simulated book spines in
Category

19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Study Desk

Materials

Leather

A Large Desk Blotter A great piece of desk furniture
A Large Desk Blotter A great piece of desk furniture

A Large Desk Blotter A great piece of desk furniture

$687
English Chippendale Mahogany Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
18th-19th century English Chippendale style mahogany table desk with a serpentine shaped front and
Category

Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Study Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English Chippendale Mahogany Table Desk
English Chippendale Mahogany Table Desk

English Chippendale Mahogany Table Desk

$55,000
Russian Walnut Marquetry Kidney Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Russian style (18/19th Century) walnut kidney shaped desk with marquetry inlay and open design
Category

19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Study Desk

Materials

Walnut

Russian Walnut Marquetry Kidney Desk
Russian Walnut Marquetry Kidney Desk

Russian Walnut Marquetry Kidney Desk

$4,850
Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Viterbo, VT
Neoclassical writing desk handmade in Italy in the late 1700s using walnut and peg construction
Category

Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Study Desk

Materials

Walnut

Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Walnut Writing Desk
Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Walnut Writing Desk

Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Walnut Writing Desk

$3,807
Antique Leather Top Austrian Empire Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very rare antique leather top Austrian Empire desk, dating from around the 1830-1850
Category

1830s Austrian Empire Antique Study Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Leather Top Austrian Empire Desk
Antique Leather Top Austrian Empire Desk

Antique Leather Top Austrian Empire Desk

$3,023
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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
  • What is an antique Davenport desk?
    2 Answers
    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.
  • What are antique desks called?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I know if my roll top desk is antique?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I know if my antique roll top desk?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How much is my antique secretary desk worth?
    1 Answer
    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.

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