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A Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Paperweight, St. Peter s Square Rome - Vatican
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
slate with inset oval plaque. Original Italian Micro Mosaic Grand Tour desk paperweight plaque. We
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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Black Antique Desk

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Paperweight by Paul Kiss
By Paul Kiss
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco paperweight circa 1925. Wrought iron squirrel stamped P. Kiss. In perfect condition. Height: 16.5 cm Width: 8 cm Length: 12.5 cm Weight: 1.8 kg Paul Kiss, born on March 5,...
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1920s French Art Deco Black Antique Desk

Materials

Wrought Iron

Gold Carnelian Armorial Seal with Agate Handle
Located in New Orleans, LA
Gold Carnelian Armorial Seal with Agate Handle A. Croisier, Paris Circa 1880 This exquisite agate, gold and carnelian armorial seal, dating to circa 1880, once belonged to the Marqu...
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19th Century French Black Antique Desk

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Gold

Antique Paris Le Sacre Coeur Souvenir Double Inkwell Stand Architecture Building
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Heart of Paris. Nice addition to your writing desk or just to display them in your room. Found at an
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Black Antique Desk

Materials

Metal

Antique Brass Paper Weight
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderful antique brass paperweight perfect for any desk as paper weight, organizer or decoration
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19th Century European Black Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Art Nouveau Pewter Inkwell, France, circa 1900
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Art Nouveau pewter inkwell Continental Pewter c. 1900 Dimensions: H x W x D: 10 cm x 21.5 cm x 15.5 cm This beautiful pewter inkwell was designed and crafted at the turn ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Black Antique Desk

Materials

Pewter

Russian Malachite and Bronze Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
Malachite is one of Russia’s most prestigious stones, and its use in the creation of this rare and opulent inkwell indicates commission and ownership by an individual of considerable...
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Late 19th Century Black Antique Desk

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Jade Boyars Knife GIA Report
Located in Litchfield, CT
Early 20th century, Natural Nephrite Jade. This fabulous desk accessory is a full sized Russian
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Early 20th Century Black Antique Desk

Materials

Jade

19th Century English Brass Calendar and Letter Holder
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome, stately desk calendar and letter holder from the Victorian era. It's hand-forged from
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Black Antique Desk

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Brass

Art Deco Wrought Iron Mistletoe Paperweight by Edgar Brandt 1921
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco wrought iron Mistletoe paperweight by Edgar Brandt. In French this model is called Boule de Gui. Wrought iron with chromed finish. France 1921. We have a pair available, s...
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1920s French Art Deco Black Antique Desk

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Iron

Antique God Atlas Sterling Silver Figural Wax Seal Stamper. German 19-Century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Antique God Atlas Sterling Silver Figural Wax Seal Stamper. Rara Antique, circa 1850, wax seal stamp. Moldelled as the God Atlas (Greek Mythology). The globe rotates. Museum quality...
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19th Century German Classical Greek Black Antique Desk

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Beautiful Highly Decorative Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
item for your writing desk or just as a display item at your cupboard.
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Early 1900s German Victorian Black Antique Desk

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Sake Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese copper sake set with cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912. A total of 8 cups, 8 saucers, and a sake pot. Floral design against the cobalt blue b...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Black Antique Desk

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Enamel, Copper

Antique Victorian Inkwell with Glass Insert
Located in Stamford, CT
any desk. This inkwell could use a good cleaning or polishing but I think it looks great in its
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Late 19th Century Black Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Charming Paperweight in marble, in the shape of a fig. Early 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Very charming Paperweight in marble, in the shape of a fig, probably made in the early 19th Century. Nice patina. The paperweight has some minor wear and chips in the marble. (See pi...
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Early 19th Century European Black Antique Desk

Materials

Marble

Typewriter by Bar-Lock, England, 1921
Located in Praha, CZ
Oldschool typewriter made by Bar-Lock, in England, in the year 1921. Made of bakelite, metal and chrome. Repolished, cleaned, shows signs of use and age. Fully functional.
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1920s German Industrial Black Antique Desk

Materials

Bakelite

French Napoleon Green Marble Office Inkwell With Feather wipe Sponge Holder
By French House Garden
Located in Valladolid, ES
France Office writing or inkwell of golden bronze and green marble, Siglo XIX, Period of Napoleon III alto: 16cm, ancho: 49 cm, fondo: 26 cm Spectacular tintero in dark green marmol...
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1880s French Napoleon III Black Antique Desk

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

A Vintage Italian Grand Tour Specimen Marble Ruler, 20th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The 7 1/4" ruler with 8 different specimens inset with in a black marble frame.
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Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Black Antique Desk

Materials

Marble

Victorian Brass Paperclip
Located in Tampa, FL
An 1880s English, Victorian very heavy brass clip for papers and objects. A true collectors piece. Can be hung or laid flat.
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1880s English Black Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Heintz Arts Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Blotter Corners With Leather Pad
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Blotter
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Black Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze, Sterling Silver

Antique French Paper Clip
Located in Tampa, FL
A very whimsical antique French brass paper clip in the form of a hand.
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1890s French Black Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Victorian Brass Knob and Bevelled Iron Paperweight, England 1840 s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Victorian desk accessory is very decorative and functional.
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Black Antique Desk

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Correspondence Case, Scottish Leather, W J Milne, Edinburgh, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
appearance Displays a desirable aged patina and in very good condition Quality black and deep blue leather
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Black Antique Desk

Materials

Leather

Tortoiseshell and Silver Stationery Box William Comyns
By William Comyns
Located in Northampton, GB
a miniature Bureau Desk with fretwork silver rail and bow front raised upon for sterling silver
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Black Antique Desk

Materials

Silver

Antique Treen Ware Coquilla Nut, Glove Box, Chess Dice Shaker, Lady s Card Case
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Stunning Collection of Hand Made Hand Carved Tureen Items to include a Ladys French Brass Inlaid Glove Box. Stylish Flame Mahogany French Glove Box of traditional form, complete ...
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19th Century English Regency Black Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique French Cast Iron Geometric Etoile Star Curios
Located in London, GB
as a desk or shelf curio. Location: Belgium Gallery. Dimensions: 16 Diameter x 40 H chain
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Early 19th Century French Black Antique Desk

Materials

Metal

Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Cartographer, Technical, Richter
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
within a black, baize-lined case 13 pieces comprising tools and accessories Pair of brass compass
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Early 20th Century German Black Antique Desk

Materials

Nickel

English Victorian Multi-tonal Hardstone Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
into a carved black stone casing. The inkwells and pedestal are cut from thick faceted glass with brass
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19th Century British Victorian Black Antique Desk

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Brass

Hand-Carved Wooden and Glass Inkwell with Dog Figure, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful Black Forest style hand-carved linden wood inkwell with a realistic dog figure with glass
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1920s Swiss Black Forest Black Antique Desk

Materials

Glass, Wood

A Blue John Paperweight, late 19th century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The parquetry Blue John Pattern within a rectangular black stone surround
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Black Antique Desk

Materials

Quartz, Marble

Italian 1920s wrought iron dragon and snake paperweight
By Carlo Rizzarda
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Italian 1920s wrought iron dragon and snake paperweight.
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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Black Antique Desk

Materials

Wrought Iron

Paperweight in Belgian Marble with Micromosaic Representing the Forum Romanum
Located in Roma, IT
Paperweight in Belgian marble with micromosaic representing the Forum Romanum. Roman manufacture half of 18th century. The micro mosaic is realized with woven enamels and represent...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Black Antique Desk

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Aluminium Chair 119, Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Neuss, NW
luminum Chair 119 by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra with original black leather cover. The side
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1750s Norwegian Black Antique Desk

Materials

Metal

English Edwardian Brass Fox Letter Holder
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century English Edwardian letter holder combines utility with charm, showcasing a beautifully cast brass fox mid-leap, its form brimming with energy and detail. Frame...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Black Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Walnut Ebonised Brass Mounted Inkstand
Located in Ipswich, GB
Offered for sale is this mid 19th Century Victorian antique walnut and ebonised brass mounted inkstand having original ornate brass handle and decorative brass detailing with two ori...
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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Black Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Inkwell, Late 19th Century, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
for a pottery fabricants desk, as it also seems to have been made for a desk with a hole for the
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1870s Swedish Folk Art Black Antique Desk

Materials

Ceramic

French Empire Style Green Glass Inkwell with Gilt Mounts
Located in Nashville, TN
Second Empire green glass inkwell circa 1870 .rare color .Encased in gilt metal Empire styled mounts ,swans drinking from a fountain. The lid shows a woman with bust . The ovoid gree...
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Early 1900s French Empire Black Antique Desk

Materials

Glass

Antique Victorian Tatum s Dual Postal Ink Stand with Two Crystal Inkwells
Located in Stamford, CT
Stand and is in very good condition, a nice desk accent piece or a nice find for a collector of inkwells.
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Black Antique Desk

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Crystal, Iron

Victorian English Silver and Turtle Inkwell : Single Rare Piece
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Very elegant and rare silver and turtle Victorian inkwell: a wonderful piece for Your desk. Punched
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Black Antique Desk

Materials

Silver

Antique Technical Drawing Set, German, Cartographer s Instruments, Riefler, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
display case or desk top. Dimensions: Max width 27.5cm (10.75") Max depth 11cm (4.25") Max height
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Early 20th Century German Black Antique Desk

Materials

Nickel

A Clichy Garland Millefiori Paperweight, c1860
By Clichy
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Clichy Garland Millefiori Paperweight, c1860 Additional information: Date : c1860 Origin : France Features : Six elliptical garlands alternating red and white around a central can...
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19th Century French Black Antique Desk

Materials

Glass

Papier Mâché Inkstand w/ Drawer Crystal Inkwells English Jennens Bettridge
By Jennens and Bettridge
Located in Savannah, GA
This high quality Papier-Mache desk set is beautifully hand painted in a floral motif and features
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1840s English Early Victorian Black Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Serpentine Paperweight, Chinese, Soapstone, Marble, Desktop, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
finish Presented upon a black and red marble plinth Dressed to the base with a protective green baize
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Late 19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Black Antique Desk

Materials

Stone, Marble

19th Century German Iron Padlock
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century German Iron Padlock.
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19th Century German Black Antique Desk

Materials

Iron

Grand Tour Serpentine Inkwell and Cover Inset with 7 Lava Stone Cameos, 19th C
Located in Spencertown, NY
The 7 cameos of historical figures, fitted with 3 quill holders, 2 inkwells and a pounce pot. The underside of the lid is framed with a circular gouache depicting Naples with Vesuviu...
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Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Black Antique Desk

Materials

Serpentine

English Brass Scale by Banfield of Brighton
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century English brass scale by Banfield of Brighton.
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19th Century Black Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Micromosaic and gold paperweight. After G.Barberi. Early 19th century.
By Gustav Barberini
Located in Paris, FR
A rectangular marble paperweight with octogonal inlaid micromosaic plate. The plaque depicting a spaniel in a landscape, the trunk os a tree in this left. Depictions of dogs in micro...
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1830s Italian Restauration Black Antique Desk

Materials

Marble

Antique Green Cut Uranium Glass Inkwell
Located in Vienna, AT
it is made out of green uranium glass. When you illuminate this inkwell with a black light, you get
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Black Antique Desk

Materials

Uranium Glass

An Italian Grand Tour Specimen Marble Paperweight, Late 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The round paperweight framed in black marble, with porphyry and sienna marble and other marble
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1850s Italian Grand Tour Black Antique Desk

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Belgian Black Marble

Art Deco Wrought Iron Paperweight
By Henri Fournier
Located in NANTES, FR
Paperweight, decorative wrought iron office object circa 1925. Executed in Lyon by Henri Fournier establishment "le fer forgé". Stamped "le fer forgé". This is probably a unique pie...
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1920s French Art Deco Black Antique Desk

Materials

Wrought Iron

Typewriter/Remington Standart 12 USA, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
The packaging of the machine has surface defects that are associated with the age of use. Made in USA. Fully functional. Made of metal, steel, chrome, fabric. Good original condition...
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1920s American Art Nouveau Black Antique Desk

Materials

Metal

Impressive Victorian Banded Agate Seal
Located in Riverdale, NY
used as an important desk piece to afix wax seals onto paperwork. This piece has never been carved with
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1870s British Late Victorian Black Antique Desk

Materials

Agate

Late Victorian Chinoiserie decorated Letter rack
By Maple Co.
Located in Dereham, GB
Late Victorian Chinoiserie decorated Letter rack Black Laquered Background with gold detail
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Late 19th Century English Rococo Revival Black Antique Desk

Materials

Ormolu

Grand Tour Inlaid Specimen Marble Paperweight, Late 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The paperweight inset with a plaster cast of the Coliseum, outlined in 'marmo nero' and marmo giallo.
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Late 19th Century Italian Black Antique Desk

Materials

Marble

Magnificent Antique English Novelty Inkwell / Pen Tray - Parrot With Glass Eyes
Located in Bath, GB
hinged lid opens to reveal a removable glass ink liner. A magnificent desk-top accessory dating to the
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1880s English Late Victorian Black Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique English Brass Double Ink Stand, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English brass double inkwell stand circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century English Black Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Sterling Silver Figural Female Desktop Servant Bell, Circa 1900
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Victorian sterling silver figural female desktop servant bell unused. Circa 1890.
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Early 1900s French Black Antique Desk

Materials

Silver

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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.