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Scottish Library Table with Barley Twist Legs
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful all-over patina and hand carvings on the apron.
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Early 18th Century Scottish Black Antique Desk

Vintage Artisanal Leather Stamps
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage iron leather stamps from Spain. Each stamp is unique and each has a different leaf design. (Each sold separately). Prices vary from $100 to $425 depending on shape and size.
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19th Century Black Antique Desk

Materials

Iron

Pair of Steel Legs
Located in New York, NY
Visually interesting pair of vintage industrial-looking steel legs. Originally used for architect's table, but now would be perfect bases for anything! Open: 41" H x 32" W. Closed: 4...
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Early 20th Century French Black Antique Desk

Antique Pair of Steel Legs
Pair of Steel Legs
$3,575 / set
English Renaissance Walnut Console Table
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance-style (19th Century) walnut carved console table with drawer and stretcher on turned legs.
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19th Century English Renaissance Black Antique Desk

Materials

Walnut

Sculptural Cast Iron Pedestal and Glass Industrial Dining / Work Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural cast iron pedestal base and glass Industrial dining / work table. Beautiful patina on the base. Heavy custom made glass top with cable opening in the middle. Impress...
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Early 1900s North American Industrial Black Antique Desk

Materials

Iron

Fine Louis XVI Mahogany Leather-Top Table Attributed to Canabas
By Joseph Canabas
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Fine Louis XVI Mahogany Leather Top Table Attributed to Canabas Joseph Canabas maitre 1766 Height 28 in. Width 27 in. Depth 17 in. Tab84
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Black Antique Desk

Early 18th Century Wooden Folk Art Ink Sander
Located in Copenhagen, K
Very lovely wooden ink sander with small carvings all around it.
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Early 18th Century Danish Folk Art Black Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Regency Gilt Bronze Mounted Rosewood Writing Table in the style of John McLean
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The bronze-mounted rectangular top with rounded incurved corners‚ above a single frieze drawer‚ raised on a trestle base ending in downswept legs on casters joined by a turned stretc...
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19th Century English Regency Black Antique Desk

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Metal

Bernhard Hoetger German Art Nouveau Bronze Figural Vide-Poche
By Bernhard Hoetger
Located in New York, NY
A German Art Nouveau patinated bronze figural vide poche by Bernhard Hoetger featuring a windblown nude with vines, circa 1910. Pictured in: Dynamic Beauty: Sculpture of Art Nouveau ...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Black Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

Sculptural Cast Iron Pedestal and Glass Industrial Dining / Work Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural cast iron pedestal base and glass Industrial dining / work table. Beautiful patina on the base. Heavy custom made glass top with cable opening in the middle. Impress...
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Early 1900s North American Industrial Black Antique Desk

Materials

Iron

Large 19th century carved oak library table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
this statement piece of furniture which would make the ultimate large desk. Black rexine inset writing
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Black Antique Desk

Materials

Oak

Sculptural Cast Iron Pedestal and Glass Industrial Dining / Work Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural cast iron pedestal base and glass Industrial dining / work table. Beautiful patina on the base. Heavy custom made glass top with cable opening in the middle. Impress...
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Early 1900s North American Industrial Black Antique Desk

Materials

Iron

Fine Period Sheraton Mahogany Reading Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fine George III mahogany Sheraton reading table with adjustable stem and drawer, circa 1795.
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1790s English George III Black Antique Desk

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Writing Table Stamped W.Priest
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
complemented by the exquisite brown/black tooled leather top. This desk or writing table is not only a
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18th Century British George III Black Antique Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Ammonite Fossil Paperweight on Limestone Base
Located in Knivsta, SE
serves equally well as a desk accessory, cabinet piece, or conversation object, offering timeless appeal
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19th Century Black Antique Desk

Materials

Limestone

Exceptional Napoleon III Bronze Mounted And Ebonized Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
legs, Foliate mounts outlining the desk at apron and legs, a Foliate motif key escutcheon and a full
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19th Century French Napoleon III Black Antique Desk

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Bronze

Block holder in rosewood with silver application
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Notepad holder in rosewood with silver application in relief with Portuguese symbols, cut-out crown and reference to D. Manuel II King of Portugal. Metal: Silver. Origin...
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19th Century European Black Antique Desk

Materials

Silver

Rosewood inkwell with letter holder and silver applications
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Rosewood inkwell with letter holder and silver applications. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portugal. Brand: javali I Title. Weight: 740.45 grams. Dimensions:. Content: 833/1000...
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19th Century European Black Antique Desk

Materials

Silver

Wooden stamp box with silver applications on the casing and hinged lid
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Wooden stamp box with silver applications on the casing and on the hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 290.61 grams. Dimension...
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19th Century European Black Antique Desk

Materials

Silver

Rosewood calendar with silver fittings and side adjustment
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Calendar in rosewood with tremolos, silver applications, lateral operation for adjustment. Metal: Silver and Wood. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 321....
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19th Century European Black Antique Desk

Materials

Silver

Stamp box in rosewood with embossed silver applications and set on four feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Stamp box in rosewood with raised silver applications and resting on four feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 148.09 grams. Dimensio...
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19th Century European Black Antique Desk

Materials

Silver

Empire Cast Iron Pocket Watch Stand with Martial Decoration, circa 1820
Located in Knivsta, SE
Empire Cast Iron Pocket Watch Stand with Martial Decoration, circa 1820 Striking Empire-period pocket watch stand in cast iron, dating from the early 19th century, circa 1820. A po...
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1820s Empire Black Antique Desk

Materials

Iron

Elegant "Rannas" Porphyry Paperweight with Silver Mount, Swedish, circa 1890
Located in Spencertown, NY
figuring to the stone. Would enhance any desk's appearance. Circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Revival Black Antique Desk

Materials

Porphyry, Silver

English Victorian Ebonized Seal Presser
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian ebonized and gilt corporate seal presser with stenciled floral design.
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19th Century British Victorian Black Antique Desk

Antique Remington Envoy Portable Typewriter c.1942
By E. Remington and Sons
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique Remington Envoy typewriter in black crinkle finish with original leather case
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Black Antique Desk

Materials

Metal

French Empire Cast Iron Sphinx Paperweight, Early 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
serves equally well as a functional paperweight or as a collectible accent for a desk, library, or
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Early 1800s French Empire Black Antique Desk

Materials

Iron

Standing Bear Money Box
Located in London, England
A late Victorian patinated cast iron standing bear money box, registered design by John Harper & Co. U.K circa 1900. H 16cm x W 7cm x D 6cm Please be in touch for an accurate shippin...
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Early 1900s British Black Antique Desk

Materials

Iron

English Victorian campaign travellers inkwell made by Berry s Patent circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
This small, eye-catching and tactile campaign piece is in superb condition. It is a small leather bound travel inkwell that is fully working. The case is made of robust steel, which ...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Black Antique Desk

Materials

Leather, Glass

English Victorian Papier-Mache and Crystal Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian papier mache floral design oval double inkwell with fluted crystal wells and handles.
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19th Century British Victorian Black Antique Desk

Materials

Crystal

English Victorian Bone and Brass Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian oval burl wood and ebonized inkwell with decorative brass trim and nail heads holding a large 10 sided crystal well.
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19th Century British Victorian Black Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Edgar Brandt Paper Press
By Edgar Brandt
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco wrought iron paperweight "Die" by Edgar Brandt, circa 1920. In very good condition. Height: 8.2 cm Width: 5.8 cm Length: 9.6 cm Weight: 1.2 kg Edgar Brandt was born in Par...
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1920s French Art Deco Black Antique Desk

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Royal Aristocrat Typewriter c.1939
By Royal Typewriter Company 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique Royal Aristocrat typewriter with black, crinkle finish and original case. The
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Black Antique Desk

Materials

Metal

Mid-19th Century Murano "Chalcedony Glass" Paperweight
By Lorenzo Radi
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century Murano "chalcedony glass" paperweight. By Lorenzo Radi Sr. or one of his followers. Handblown. Chalcedony originated among the Romans & Egyptians, was rediscovered i...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Black Antique Desk

Materials

Murano Glass

Antique Victorian Calling Card Case, Germany ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest wood carvings, antler furniture and an impressive variety of unique decorative items. Our
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Black Antique Desk

Materials

Antler, Textile

Oliver No. 5 Batwing Typewriter, UK, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
While best known for his architectural practice—which played integral roles in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, re-imagining of the Ritz in Paris, and designing the interior...
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Early 20th Century British Black Antique Desk

Materials

Metal

Antique R.C. Allen Figuring Machine c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique figuring calculating machine with Bakelite and steel body and glass display. The lever pulls forward and back. CREATOR R.C. Allen Calculators Inc., New York C...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Black Antique Desk

Materials

Metal

19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic Grand Tour Paperweight The Doves Of Pliny
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Cartouche shaped black slate ground, inset with a fine micro-mosaic depicting Pliny's Doves. Has a small
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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Black Antique Desk

Materials

Slate

Art Deco paperweight by Le Fer Forgé Henri Fournet
By Henri Fournet
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco paperweight, circa 1925, in wrought iron and red copper, decorated with a rose. Stamped "Le Fer Forgé" H.F. (ironworks located in Lyon). Width: 9 cm Length: 9 cm Height: 1...
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1920s French Art Deco Black Antique Desk

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Antique Commandair 16 Inch Oscillating Fan c.1934
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An Army green steel and cast iron 6 blade Commandair oscillating fan with tilting head, three power settings, original brass label, original brass center plate and built in ha...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Black Antique Desk

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

Eames Aluminum Group Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
woolen fabric in classic nero black, offering a sophisticated texture and durable finish that contrasts
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Mid-19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Black Antique Desk

Materials

Aluminum

Early 19th Century Pair of Berlin Iron Sphinxes
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of neoclassical paperweights in Berlin iron, dating from the early 19th century. Each finely detailed sphinx is mounted on a rectangular plinth.
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Early 19th Century German Black Antique Desk

Materials

Berlin Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Figurative Servant Bells
Located in Sofia, BG
Here we present two identical cast iron black figurative servant bells in their authentic condition
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Late 19th Century French Black Antique Desk

Materials

Iron

Pair of Egyptian revival desktop brass obelisks
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
black marble stepped bases. Perfect decoration for the desk or bookshelf. Small losses to marble bases
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Black Antique Desk

Materials

Marble, Brass

Set Of 6 Machine Age Folding Lounge Chairs By Warren McArthur
By Warren McArthur
Located in Brooklyn, NY
frame with it’s original black vinyl upholstery on the back, seat, and armrests. They are comfortable
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Black Antique Desk

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Victorian Paperweight Hand like Odd Fellows Sign or Haunted House Addams Family
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful very old professional office relic with a cheeky message; Hands off! Private papers. Reminiscent of the odd fellows Victorian Era designs. Created from some kind of powdere...
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1890s American Late Victorian Black Antique Desk

Materials

Slate

Goerz Tenax Folding Medium Format Roll Film With A Zeiss Ikon Compur With C.P.G
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Goerz Tenax Folding Medium Format Roll Film With A Zeiss Ikon Compur With C.P.Goerz Berlin Dogmar 12.5cm F6.3 Prime Lens With A Leather Case Shutter speed 1 - 1/250 Takes 6.5 x 4 c...
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Early 20th Century German American Classical Black Antique Desk

Materials

Leather, Glass

Vintage Brass and Wrought Iron Skeleton Key
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A vintage brass and wrought iron skeleton key. Embossed "PENN" on the side. Shown with lifesize hand model for scale. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE Unknown....
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19th Century Industrial Black Antique Desk

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pierre-Adrien DALPAYRAT French Art Nouveau Stoneware Inkwell, 1890
By Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Nouveau Inkwell by Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat, France, circa 1890. A rare and exquisite Art Nouveau inkwell by renowned French ceramist Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910). T...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Black Antique Desk

Materials

Pewter

Fancy Antique Swedish Telephone Early 20th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
Fancy brass , black lacquer with gilded decoration. A work of art. Swedish Coat of arms on dial
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Early 20th Century Black Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Vest Pocket Kodak Strut Folding Roll Film Medium Format Camera 1912-1934
By Eastman Kodak
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Vest Pocket Kodak Strut Folding Roll Film Medium Format Camera With A blla Bearing Shutter Uses No A 127 Film Fitted With A. f/7.7 Anastigmat lens, Serviced by Kodak Limited London ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Black Antique Desk

Materials

Metal

Large 18th Century French Lock and Key
Located in Houston, TX
Large 18th century French iron lock and key. This handsome antique French iron lock comes with the original key and makes an interesting coffee table accessory or paperweight.
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18th Century French Louis XVI Black Antique Desk

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Ashford Pietra Dura Marble Obelisk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful Derbyshire Ashford pietra dura obelisk, inlaid with lillies, circa 1880 in date. The obelisk is beautifully inlaid with a Pietra Dura of white flowers and malach...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Black Antique Desk

Materials

Malachite, Marble

19th-Century Silver and Exotic Wood Inkwell in the Shape of a Piano
Located in Madrid, ES
An exceptional 19th-century inkwell crafted in the form of a grand piano, made from exotic woods with exquisite silver marquetry inlays. The inkwell’s design replicates the elegance ...
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Late 19th Century Black Antique Desk

Materials

Fruitwood

Just Andersen, Denmark, Disko Stylised Fantail Fish 1920 s Art Deco Paperweight
By Just Andersen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
. Wonderful worn patina - A super desk accoutrement. Disko metal, invented by Just Andersen by combing lead
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Black Antique Desk

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Bronze Seal and Ink Tray by Sadoux
Located in New York, NY
A Bronze desk set with "Antico" patina and gold-plated flower decoration from 1925 period: seal
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1920s French Art Deco Black Antique Desk

Materials

Cast Stone

Kodak No. 2A Folding Autographic Brownie Folding Roll Film Camera
By Eastman Kodak
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Kodak No. 2A Folding Autographic Brownie Folding Roll Film Camera Made In Canada Uses Type 116 Autographic Roll Film Patented 1910-1913 Frame Size: 2 1/4 × 4 1/4 inches Uses a Ko...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Black Antique Desk

Materials

Metal

Rare Cigar Holder Bavarian 19th Century Terracotta
Located in Hudson, NY
Rare victorian terracotta and pipe clay cigar holder, late nineteenth century. Produced by the J&C China company of Bavaria. Made for holding cigars. This playful bear with a growl ...
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Late 19th Century German Black Forest Black Antique Desk

Materials

Terracotta

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Black Antique Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal black antique desk for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every black antique desk was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a black antique desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A black antique desk made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. L.C. Smith Corona Typewriters Inc, Tiffany Studios and Black Forest each produced at least one beautiful black antique desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Black Antique Desk?

Prices for a black antique desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $61 and can go as high as $200,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,264.
Questions About Black Antique Desk
  • 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 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 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.