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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
Very Good Victorian Oak Writing Desk
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very good two drawer Victorian writing table with original leather surface, standing on turned legs with brass cup castors, freestanding, in overall great condition and colour. 29...
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Study Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique Very Good Victorian Oak Writing Desk
Very Good Victorian Oak Writing Desk

Very Good Victorian Oak Writing Desk

$1,779
Austrian Biedermeier Cherrywood Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier table desk composed of cherrywood and inlaid banding with a double pedestal
Category

19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Study Desk

Materials

Cherry

Antique Austrian Biedermeier Cherrywood Table Desk
Austrian Biedermeier Cherrywood Table Desk

Austrian Biedermeier Cherrywood Table Desk

$21,500
Biedermeier Mahogany Desk, Mid-19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
An elegant Biedermeier desk crafted from mahogany. The piece features stylish forked legs connected
Category

Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Study Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Biedermeier Mahogany Desk, Mid-19th Century
Biedermeier Mahogany Desk, Mid-19th Century

Biedermeier Mahogany Desk, Mid-19th Century

$8,329
English 19th c. Generous Partners Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
A handsome and generously sized partners' desk with glowing color, the two sides made so that
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Study Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English 19th c. Generous Partners Desk
English 19th c. Generous Partners Desk

English 19th c. Generous Partners Desk

$18,500
19th Century English Walnut Desk
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A charming walnut desk. Made in England in the late 19th century. Lovely patine throughout
Category

1890s British Victorian Antique Study Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th Century English Walnut Desk
19th Century English Walnut Desk

19th Century English Walnut Desk

$2,379
19th Century Writing Desk with Drawer
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This is an elegant antique writing desk, commonly referred to as a “bureau plat,” likely dating
Category

19th Century French Antique Study Desk

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Antique 19th Century Writing Desk with Drawer
19th Century Writing Desk with Drawer

19th Century Writing Desk with Drawer

$2,280
Early 19th Century Ebonised Pedestal Desk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This small 19th-century ebonised mahogany pedestal desk is a delightful blend of practicality and
Category

Early 19th Century British George III Antique Study Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Early 19th Century Ebonised Pedestal Desk
Early 19th Century Ebonised Pedestal Desk

Early 19th Century Ebonised Pedestal Desk

$3,710
Desk Swedish Gustavian Style 2 Drawer
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian style desk. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints
Category

1880s Swedish Gustavian Antique Study Desk

Materials

Pine

Antique Desk Swedish Gustavian Style 2 Drawer
Desk Swedish Gustavian Style 2 Drawer

Desk Swedish Gustavian Style 2 Drawer

$2,495
18th c. English Gadrooned Reading Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
An 18th century English mahogany pedestal desk with gilt tooled leather inset three-section top
Category

Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Study Desk

Materials

Mahogany

18th c. English Gadrooned Reading Desk
18th c. English Gadrooned Reading Desk

18th c. English Gadrooned Reading Desk

$12,900
Antique William IV Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique William IV writing table / desk. This was made in England
Category

1830s British William IV Antique Study Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique William IV Writing Table / Desk
Antique William IV Writing Table / Desk

Antique William IV Writing Table / Desk

$1,271
Italian Venetian Walnut Serpentine Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian (18th Century) walnut serpentine shaped desk with 2 side doors and 2 narrow front
Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Study Desk

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Italian Venetian Walnut Serpentine Desk
Italian Venetian Walnut Serpentine Desk

Italian Venetian Walnut Serpentine Desk

$21,500
Louis XVI Ladies’ Desk, around 1800
Located in Greding, DE
Small ladies' desk with three drawers and large gilt bronze fittings on the front. The desk stands
Category

Early 1800s Louis XVI Antique Study Desk

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Louis XVI Ladies’ Desk, around 1800
Louis XVI Ladies’ Desk, around 1800

Louis XVI Ladies’ Desk, around 1800

$7,377
Austrian Biedermeier Danhauser Walnut Architects Desk
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (circa 1825) walnut veneered & maple trimmed architects desk with column
Category

19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Study Desk

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Austrian Biedermeier Danhauser Walnut Architects Desk
Austrian Biedermeier Danhauser Walnut Architects Desk

Austrian Biedermeier Danhauser Walnut Architects Desk

$32,500
Louis XVI Desk, Germany 1780, cherry veneer
Located in Leimen, DE
Louis XVI Desk, Germany circa 1780 – Cherry Veneer with Geometric Intarsia An exquisite Louis XVI
Category

1780s German Louis XVI Antique Study Desk

Materials

Cherry

Louis XVI Desk, Germany 1780, cherry veneer
Louis XVI Desk, Germany 1780, cherry veneer

Louis XVI Desk, Germany 1780, cherry veneer

$7,139
Italian Neoclassical Marquetry Partner Desk, 1800
Located in El Monte, CA
This is a handsome Italian Neoclassical partner desk, crafted circa 1800, that features detailed
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Study Desk

Materials

Walnut

Italian Neoclassical Marquetry Partner Desk, 1800
Italian Neoclassical Marquetry Partner Desk, 1800

Italian Neoclassical Marquetry Partner Desk, 1800

$11,000
American Victorian Burl Walnut Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian burl walnut 2 drawer table desk with stretcher and red felt top.
Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Study Desk

Materials

Felt, Walnut

American Victorian Burl Walnut Table Desk
American Victorian Burl Walnut Table Desk

American Victorian Burl Walnut Table Desk

$14,500
English Serpentine Giltwood Desk on Castors
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
leather top desk. The ultra rare desk exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is
Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Study Desk

Materials

Brass

English Serpentine Giltwood Desk on Castors
English Serpentine Giltwood Desk on Castors

English Serpentine Giltwood Desk on Castors

$3,950
English Regency Mahogany Table Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency (circa 1830) mahogany table desk with 3 beaded opposing drawers over a leather top
Category

19th Century British Regency Antique Study Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English Regency Mahogany Table Desk
English Regency Mahogany Table Desk

English Regency Mahogany Table Desk

$95,000
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 High 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

$2,446
Art Deco Desk - Vintage Console Writing Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Hertfordshire Gorgeous art deco style desk in blonde walnut Cute piece, perfect for a home office set up Such a
Category

1920s Antique Study Desk

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Desk - Vintage Console Writing Table
Art Deco Desk - Vintage Console Writing Table

Art Deco Desk - Vintage Console Writing Table

$1,580
Small Mahogany Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
elegant mahogany pedestal desk from the 19th century from England Very beautiful pedestal desk
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Study Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Small Mahogany Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Small Mahogany Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Small Mahogany Pedestal Desk 19th Century

$4,164
Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely gorgeous Queen Anne Style pedestal desk. Made of walnut, butterflied
Category

Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Study Desk

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk
Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk

Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk

$6,500
Oak Roll Top and Matching Desk Chair
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A wonderful medium oak roll topped desk and matching oak tilt and turn office chair, in excellent
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Study Desk

Materials

Oak

Oak Roll Top and Matching Desk Chair
Oak Roll Top and Matching Desk Chair

Oak Roll Top and Matching Desk Chair

$3,012 / set
18th Century Black Rococo Writing Desk Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A beautifully crafted French Rococo writing desk from the Late 18th Century or Early 19th Century
Category

1780s French Rococo Antique Study Desk

Materials

Oak

18th Century Black Rococo Writing Desk Table
18th Century Black Rococo Writing Desk Table

18th Century Black Rococo Writing Desk Table

$2,730
19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk
Located in IT
19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk Measures: cm H 103 x W 52 x closed D 9. Open D 59 cm This
Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Study Desk

Materials

Wood

19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk
19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk

19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk

$4,045
Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique Victorian writing table / desk. This was made in England
Category

1840s British Early Victorian Antique Study Desk

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

$2,267
Petite, 19th Century Veneered Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully hand-carved and inlaid, c. 1825, Italian, single drawer, tapered leg writing desk
Category

1820s Italian Antique Study Desk

Materials

Wood, Olive, Pearwood, Walnut

Petite, 19th Century Veneered Desk
Petite, 19th Century Veneered Desk

Petite, 19th Century Veneered Desk

$10,800
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Desk
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Desk. Offered is a lovely late 19th century Italian painted
Category

19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Study Desk

Materials

Marble

19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Desk
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Desk

19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Desk

$2,950 / item
Regency Desk Writing Table Mahogany 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Sheraton Revival Mahogany Writing Desk. The term "Sheraton Revival" typically refers to a style of
Category

1880s Regency Antique Study Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Desk Writing Table Mahogany 1880
Regency Desk Writing Table Mahogany 1880

Regency Desk Writing Table Mahogany 1880

$3,092
Antique Victorian Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique Victorian leather top partners desk. This dates from around the 1840-1860
Category

1840s British Early Victorian Antique Study Desk

Materials

Leather, Wood, Mahogany

Antique Victorian Leather Top Partners Desk
Antique Victorian Leather Top Partners Desk

Antique Victorian Leather Top Partners Desk

$7,902
French 19th Century Marquetry Inlay Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This captivating French desk from the 19th century is illustrated with a border of highly detailed
Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Study Desk

Materials

Fruitwood, Mahogany, Walnut

French 19th Century Marquetry Inlay Desk
French 19th Century Marquetry Inlay Desk

French 19th Century Marquetry Inlay Desk

$2,500
Antique English Regency Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century English writing desk handcrafted in mixed exotic hardwoods, featuring a
Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Study Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique English Regency Leather Top Desk
Antique English Regency Leather Top Desk

Antique English Regency Leather Top Desk

$7,150
Antique Edwardian Leather Top Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and incredibly well made antique Edwardian desk / writing table. This was made in
Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Study Desk

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Edwardian Leather Top Desk / Writing Table
Antique Edwardian Leather Top Desk / Writing Table

Antique Edwardian Leather Top Desk / Writing Table

$2,164
Arts Crafts Solid Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
. Worth incorporating in your office or study. A desk with soul and purpose. Made in England.
Category

1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Study Desk

Materials

Oak

Arts Crafts Solid Oak Roll Top Desk
Arts Crafts Solid Oak Roll Top Desk

Arts Crafts Solid Oak Roll Top Desk

$4,790
Flamed walnut desk with bands and uprights
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Milano, IT
Giuseppe Pagano (1896-1945) Flamed walnut desk with bands and uprights, a drawer on the front and
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Study Desk

Materials

Walnut

Flamed walnut desk with bands and uprights
Flamed walnut desk with bands and uprights

Flamed walnut desk with bands and uprights

$10,708
Cubist-Style Desk and Chair Set
Located in New York, NY
A Czech Cubist-style desk and chair set made of ebonized oak with polychrome details. Additional
Category

1920s Czech Antique Study Desk

Materials

Oak

Cubist-Style Desk and Chair Set
Cubist-Style Desk and Chair Set

Cubist-Style Desk and Chair Set

$7,200 / set
Anglo Indian Colonial Teak Desk, 1890s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Large and sturdy desk from the late 1800s. Generously thick teak material. Below the full carved
Category

1890s British Colonial Antique Study Desk

Materials

Teak

Anglo Indian Colonial Teak Desk, 1890s
Anglo Indian Colonial Teak Desk, 1890s

Anglo Indian Colonial Teak Desk, 1890s

$2,974
MID-18th CENTURY LOUIS XV VENEERED DESK
Located in Firenze, FI
Refined walnut and other woods veneered desk, embellished with geometric inlays on the top made
Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Study Desk

Materials

Bronze

MID-18th CENTURY LOUIS XV VENEERED DESK
MID-18th CENTURY LOUIS XV VENEERED DESK

MID-18th CENTURY LOUIS XV VENEERED DESK

$5,521
19thC French Oak Bank Counter Desk
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 19thC French Oak Bank Counter Desk, the matching Waiting Bench is also available
Category

19th Century Antique Study Desk

Materials

Oak

19thC French Oak Bank Counter Desk
19thC French Oak Bank Counter Desk

19thC French Oak Bank Counter Desk

$8,239
19th Century Sheraton revival Satinwood desk.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th Century Satinwood Sheraton revival knee hole desk, having its original
Category

Late 19th Century Sheraton Antique Study Desk

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

19th Century Sheraton revival Satinwood desk.
19th Century Sheraton revival Satinwood desk.

19th Century Sheraton revival Satinwood desk.

$34,358
French Art Deco Leleu Mahogany Kneehole Desk
By Jules Leleu
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco large mahogany kneehole desk with bronze column design trim and leather top. (JULES
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Study Desk

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Leleu Mahogany Kneehole Desk
French Art Deco Leleu Mahogany Kneehole Desk

French Art Deco Leleu Mahogany Kneehole Desk

$87,500
Antique Figured Walnut Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique figured walnut leather top desk. This was made in England, it dates from around
Category

Early 1900s British Chippendale Antique Study Desk

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Figured Walnut Leather Top Desk
Antique Figured Walnut Leather Top Desk

Antique Figured Walnut Leather Top Desk

$1,305
Walnut Gentlemans Desk Writing Table Georgian Revival Pedestal
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive burr walnut Georgian style gentleman's desk This desk is raised upon bracket feet
Category

1880s Georgian Antique Study Desk

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Gentlemans Desk Writing Table Georgian Revival Pedestal
Walnut Gentlemans Desk Writing Table Georgian Revival Pedestal

Walnut Gentlemans Desk Writing Table Georgian Revival Pedestal

$5,840
Mahogany console desk, English, 19th century
Located in Nice, FR
This desk is solid mahogany, it dates from the 19th century, English origin. It is in good
Category

1880s English British Colonial Antique Study Desk

Materials

Bentwood

Mahogany console desk, English, 19th century
Mahogany console desk, English, 19th century

Mahogany console desk, English, 19th century

$1,665
Antique Louis XV Style Leather Top Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XV style kingwood and tulipwood leather top desk with bronze mounts, circa 1920. The
Category

1920s Antique Study Desk

Materials

Bronze

Antique Louis XV Style Leather Top Desk
Antique Louis XV Style Leather Top Desk

Antique Louis XV Style Leather Top Desk

$2,250
Large Empire desk, France, circa 1870. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique Empire desk from the second half of the 19th century, France. This piece of furniture
Category

Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Study Desk

Materials

Walnut

Large Empire desk, France, circa 1870. After renovation.
Large Empire desk, France, circa 1870. After renovation.

Large Empire desk, France, circa 1870. After renovation.

$5,354
Austrian Neoclassic Parquetry Pedestal Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top over a long drawer flanked by small drawers over pedestals each with two drawers. Bracket feet. Finished all around in a design of inlay that gives a striped effect.
Category

Late 18th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Study Desk

Materials

Walnut

Austrian Neoclassic Parquetry Pedestal Desk
Austrian Neoclassic Parquetry Pedestal Desk

Austrian Neoclassic Parquetry Pedestal Desk

$5,800
French Mahogany Desk, circa 1850
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The rectangular top inset with a beige tooled leather writing surface and slide outs on both ends. Above five drawers, the reverse side with dummy drawers raised on columnar legs wit...
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Study Desk

Materials

Brass

French Mahogany Desk, circa 1850
French Mahogany Desk, circa 1850

French Mahogany Desk, circa 1850

$8,640 Sale Price
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Antique Victorian Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A very smart and well made antique Victorian Walnut leather top pedestal desk. This was made in
Category

1860s British Late Victorian Antique Study Desk

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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

Antique Victorian Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk

$4,123
Spanish 19th century Writing Table - Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
A charming later 19th century Writing Table - Desk from the Catalan region of Spain. Soundly
Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Study Desk

Materials

Pine

Spanish 19th century Writing Table - Desk
Spanish 19th century Writing Table - Desk

Spanish 19th century Writing Table - Desk

$4,750
19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk, the super structure comprising of three
Category

1890s British Antique Study Desk

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk
19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk

19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk

$3,092
A George IV Chinese Amboyna Desk
Located in Conwy, GB
The shaped cornice above a fitted bureau-bookcase enclosed behind solid doors, the central desk
Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Study Desk

Materials

Amboyna

A George IV Chinese Amboyna Desk
A George IV Chinese Amboyna Desk

A George IV Chinese Amboyna Desk

$9,345
Small Neoclassical Desk, Northern Germany, 1810-20
Located in Leimen, DE
Refined Neoclassical Desk or Antique Side Table, Circa 1810 This elegant Neoclassical desk or side
Category

1810s German Neoclassical Antique Study Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Small Neoclassical Desk, Northern Germany, 1810-20
Small Neoclassical Desk, Northern Germany, 1810-20

Small Neoclassical Desk, Northern Germany, 1810-20

$5,350
George III Mahogany Carlton House Desk
Located in London, GB
A fine quality late 18th century Sheraton period well-figured mahogany Carlton House Desk boxwood
Category

Mid-18th Century English Sheraton Antique Study Desk

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Carlton House Desk
George III Mahogany Carlton House Desk

George III Mahogany Carlton House Desk

$41,230
17th Century Spanish Writing Table - Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
An outstanding and very handsome 17th century Spanish Writing Table - Desk from the Catalan region
Category

17th Century European Antique Study Desk

Materials

Chestnut, Walnut

17th Century Spanish Writing Table - Desk
17th Century Spanish Writing Table - Desk

17th Century Spanish Writing Table - Desk

$9,750
19th century mahogany carlton house desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century mahogany carlton house desk circa 1890. Good quality late Victorian example of this
Category

Late 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Study Desk

Materials

Mahogany

19th century mahogany carlton house desk
19th century mahogany carlton house desk

19th century mahogany carlton house desk

$5,765
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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 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.
  • What is an antique Davenport desk?
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    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.
  • 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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