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Swedish Johan Petter Johansson Triplex Industrial Lamp, circa 1920
By Johan Petter Johansson
Located in Madrid, ES
installation. It can be installed on wall / desk / floor. Maximum length around 65 in. / 165cm. Worldwide
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Antique English Wall Calendar
Located in Port Chester, NY
Handsome, large (12" diameter) hanging wall calendar, in oak. Labels are paper and give the
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Early 20th Century English Antique Wall Desk

French Ladies Desk
Located in Roswell, GA
gallery and brass gryphon brackets which can be placed on top of desk or mounted on wall behind. Desk
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19th Century French Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Brass

Victorian Walnut Pedestal Desk
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
from the wall. The desk finishes on a plinth base with castors under. 123cms wide (48ins) 68cms deep
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1860s English Victorian Antique Wall Desk

Victorian Honey Oak Pedestal Desk
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
around so that the desk can be used away from a wall if so required. The desk comes into three parts
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1870s English Victorian Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Oak

Georgian Style Walnut Pedestal Desk
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
around the home or office. It is polished all around and so can be set up away from the wall. This desk
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Early 1900s English George III Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Walnut

Wall Street Stock Ticker Machine Designed by T.A. Edison
By Thomas A. Edison
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Invented in the 1870's, the ticker tape machine was the first invention by Thomas Edison, and helped him finance his many later creations. An electrical impulse fed into the unit, an...
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Early 20th Century American Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Glass

Edwardian Wall Brass and Oak Letter Rack, circa 1905
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
An unusual English Edwardian oak and brass wall letter rack, circa 1905. Measurements
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Wall Desk

Framed Handpainted Gauche Louis XV Desk in Coquillage
Located in New York, NY
Gauche study for furniture design
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Early 20th Century French Antique Wall Desk

Cast Iron Hound Dog Clip
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa early 20th century desk wall art clip or bill holder. The piece is composed of cast iron in
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Early 20th Century Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Metal

Rare Set of Carlo Bugatti 1898 Exposition Book Plates
Located in Southfield, MI
, including screens, desks, chairs, sofas, wall hangings, etc. Included in this set is the screen currently
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19th Century Italian Antique Wall Desk

1930s Zonalite Walligraph Desk Wall Light
By Walligraph
Located in London, GB
A very good original example of an English 1930s Walligraph wall or desk mounted adjustable
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Metal, Iron

Perpetual calendar
Located in Sheffield, MA
This Perpetual wall calendar was used by English bankers and sat next to their desk, on the wall
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19th Century English Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Oak

Cast Bronze Ships Gimbal Lamp by Dale, circa 1900
Located in Portland, OR
smoothly swing from desk to wall mount, making this for a very stylish and versatile light source. The
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Wall Desk

Walnut Study with Built-In Bookcase, Desk and Four Signed Caldwell Sconces
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This walnut study features four built-in leaded glass bookcases along one wall, and a small desk
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1910s American Mission Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Walnut

Turn of the Century Vienna Bronze Figural Dog Head Letter Clip
Located in Seattle, WA
wall-mounted or sit desk top.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Wall Desk

Victorian Era Snake Letter Clip with Faceted Garnet Glass Jewel
Located in Seattle, WA
. It can be mounted to the wall or sit desk top.
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Wall Desk

Dutch Embossed and Painted Leather Trash Can
Located in Antwerp, BE
front and flat back to conveniently sit flat against a wall or under a desk.
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Leather

Jacques Le Chevallier Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
Very rare desk or wall lamp designed by one of the most important French avant-garde Modernist
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Early 20th Century French Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Aluminum

18th Century Middle Table
Located in Houston, TX
wall or as a desk. Measures: 57" long, 27" deep, and 28.5" in height.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Lacquered Hanging Cabinet
By Rowley Gallery
Located in London, GB
An unusual green painted wall-mounted student’s desk by the Rowley Gallery. The front decorated
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Wall Desk

Materials

Lacquer

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Antique Wall Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique wall desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, every antique wall desk was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique wall desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique wall desk, those designed in Victorian, Art Deco and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. Erhard Söhne, O.C. White and Thomas A. Edison each produced at least one beautiful antique wall desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Wall Desk?

An antique wall desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,142, while the lowest priced sells for $195 and the highest can go for as much as $50,000.
Questions About Antique Wall 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 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.