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19thC English Faux Bamboo Ebonised Pine Side Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1820 19thC English Faux Bamboo Ebonised Pine Side Table sku 1615 W99 x D49 x H75 cm Weight
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19th Century English Antique Desks

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Pine

English Victorian Gothic Revival Carved Oak Table
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian Gothic Revival (late 19th Century) carved oak rectangular table resting on two
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19th Century English Victorian English Antique Desks

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Wood, Oak

19th Century English Satinwood and Leather Table
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century English Edwardian period satinwood and leather top table. Very pretty color and the
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19th Century English Edwardian English Antique Desks

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Leather, Satinwood

English Rosewood Early Victorian Library Table
Located in Hudson, NY
This table completely made from the solid is of exceptional quality. The woods selected for the top are well figured and done not in veneer but from the solid timber. The top is supp...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian English Antique Desks

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Rosewood

French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Table Desk with Leather Top
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (English-19th Century) mahogany table desk with 3 drawers and various inlaid
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19th Century English Louis XVI English Antique Desks

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Bronze

English William and Mary Style Oyster Veneer Writing Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
English William and Mary Style Oyster Veneer Writing Table. Table is beautifully crafted with a
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19th Century English William and Mary English Antique Desks

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Wood

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 English Antique Desks

English Pipe--holder
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique elegant pipe-holder: an unique piece for an unique gift! It is made entirely- carved wood.  
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Late 19th Century English Beaux Arts English Antique Desks

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Fruitwood

Antique English Pipe--holder
English Pipe--holder
$454 Sale Price
20% Off
English Victorian Brass Owl Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian brass owl inkwell on rectangular tray.
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19th Century British Victorian English Antique Desks

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Brass

English Victorian Bronze Double Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian bronze inkwell with 2 crystal wells with finial tops and side handles on 4 scroll
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19th Century British Victorian English Antique Desks

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Bronze

Foldable Patent Secretary with Ink Drawing, English 19th-Century
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
This filigree patent secretary, also known as a folding travel desk, is made of mahogany veneer and
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian English Antique Desks

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Bronze

English Gothic Revival Leather Top Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
19th century English leather top oak writing table with chamfered corners over two drawers having
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19th Century English English Antique Desks

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Oak, Leather

Pair of English Regency Period Rosewood Writing Tables
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of English Regency period rosewood writing tables with gold tooled green leather tops. The
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Early 19th Century English Regency English Antique Desks

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Rosewood

Antique Calligrapher s Extending Table, English, Cantilever, Chairside, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique calligrapher's extending table. An English, mahogany cantilever chairside or
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1820s British Regency English Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Antique English Victorian Rosewood Kidney Shaped Writing Table
Located in Glasgow, GB
A freestanding Victorian rosewood kidney shaped writing or centre table with attractive scroll shaping to the top and cross grain double mouldings to the edge. The cross banded frie...
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19th Century English Victorian English Antique Desks

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Brass

Early 19th Century English Regency Writing Table / Library Table
Located in Dublin, IE
in original brass castors Circa 1810 English
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Early 19th Century English Regency English Antique Desks

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Brass

Regency Period Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine period English writing table or desk of mahogany from the Regency Era, circa 1825, featuring
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Early 19th Century English Regency English Antique Desks

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Metal, Brass

Edwardian English Marquetry Side Table, c. 1900
Located in High Point, NC
William and Mary style burl walnut table with exquisite marquetry detailing, circa 1900. The top is banded and has a beveled edge surrounding a profuse floral and bird design marque...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian English Antique Desks

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Boxwood, Olive, Walnut

19th Century English Mahogany Sideboard w/ Serpentine Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Mahogany Sideboard with Serpentine Front, Crossbanding, & Spade Feet
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19th Century English English Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Regency English Stripped Pine Faux Bamboo Writing Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1830 Regency English Stripped Pine Faux Bamboo Writing Table sku 1532 W85 x D46 x H75 cm
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19th Century English Antique Desks

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Pine

Antique English Chinoiserie Vanity Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
The antique Century English Chinoiserie Vanity Chair is a luxurious and ornate piece of furniture
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Early 20th Century English English Antique Desks

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Upholstery, Wood

English Mahogany Architect’s Table with Adjustable Kidney Top, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare 19th-century English architect’s table features a beautifully sculpted kidney-shaped top
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19th Century English English Antique Desks

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Brass

Architect s Desk and Writing Table of Mahogany from Late Georgian Era England
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English architect's desk or library table (or draughting/drafting/drawing table) from
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Early 19th Century English Georgian English Antique Desks

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Brass, Metal

Very Fine 19th Century English Regency Writing Table
Located in Richmond, VA
Very fine English Regency bronze mounted mahogany writing table. Single board top made of beautiful
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Early 19th Century English Regency English Antique Desks

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Bronze

Edwardian Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or desk of mahogany from the Edwardian Era, featuring an inset
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian English Antique Desks

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Metal, Brass

English Victorian Brass and Crystal Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian brass and crystal shell shaped inkwell with coral design details.
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19th Century British Victorian English Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

English Late Regency Double-Sided Mahogany Library Writing Table, circa 1830
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A fine and rare English, George IV / William IV, late regency period solid mahogany double-sided
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Early 19th Century English Regency English Antique Desks

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Brass

English Georgian Silver and Crystal Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian-style (19th Century) oval shaped silver plate inkwell with crystal well on 4 legs.
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19th Century British Georgian English Antique Desks

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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
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19th Century British Victorian English Antique Desks

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Brass

Circa 1780-1800 George III Slant Front Bureau or Desk
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1780-1800 George III slant front bureau or desk, English. Mahogany. A handsome example - the
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Late 18th Century English George III English Antique Desks

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Wood

Rare Antique Victorian English Inkwell
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Very elegant and rare silver and tortoise Victorian inkwell: a wonderful piece for Your desk
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Late 19th Century English Victorian English Antique Desks

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Silver

Antique 19th Century English Leather Inset Library Table, C.1840
Located in London, GB
Antique 19th century English Mahogany and leather inset library table C.1840. A neatly
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian English Antique Desks

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Leather, Mahogany

19th Century English Victorian Rosewood and Marquetry Writing Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
. The desk stands on a plinth base and is in one piece. This item is in very good condition for its age
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Late 19th Century English Victorian English Antique Desks

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Rosewood

Standing English Architect s Drawing Table of Mahogany from the George III Era
Located in Austin, TX
A fine quality English architect’s drawing or draughting/drafting table of mahogany from the George
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Late 18th Century English George III English Antique Desks

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Metal, Brass

Wood Hogan English Bench-Made Chippendale Style Mahogany Writing Table
Located in North Salem, NY
Fine Wood & Hogan English bench-made mahogany Chippendale style three drawer writing table with
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18th Century English Chippendale English Antique Desks

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Brass

English Charles II Olivewood Oyster Veneer Side Table, circa 1780
Located in Miami, FL
A fine English pre-William-and-Mary, circa 1680 Charles II period side table of rectangular form
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Late 18th Century English Charles II English Antique Desks

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Walnut

English Hepplewhite Mahogany Three Drawer Writing Table. Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English Hepplewhite mahogany three drawer writing table with circular brasses and terminating on
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1790s English Hepplewhite English Antique Desks

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Brass

English Edwardian Period 1900s Inkwell with Brass Equestrian Motifs and Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Edwardian period inkwell from the early 20th century, with brass equestrian motifs and
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian English Antique Desks

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Brass

English Victorian Brass Owl Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian brass owl inkwell on rectangular tray.  
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Late 19th Century British Victorian English Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Bronze Double Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian bronze inkwell with 2 crystal wells with finial tops and side handles on 4 scroll
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Late 19th Century British Victorian English Antique Desks

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Crystal, Bronze

English Victorian Mahogany Double Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian mahogany and brass inlaid trim double inkwell with crystal wells having copper
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Late 19th Century British Victorian English Antique Desks

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Crystal, Brass, Copper

English Victorian Papier-Mache Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian papier mache rectangular inkwell with gold stenciled and floral painted
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Late 19th Century British Victorian English Antique Desks

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Gold

English Regency Style Writing Sofa Table with Leather Surface, Brass Fittings
Located in Toronto, CA
, writing desk. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this piece blends functionality with
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19th Century English Georgian English Antique Desks

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Hardwood

English Victorian Silver and Cranberry Glass Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian silver plated inkwell with 2 cranberry glass wells and back handle.
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19th Century British Victorian English Antique Desks

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Glass

William IV Style Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or desk of mahogany from the late 19th century, in the William IV
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Late 19th Century English William IV English Antique Desks

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Metal, Brass

19th C Regency English Mahogany Adjustable Reading Writing Table
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome piece consists of two sections on a lifting ratchet, a fine mahogany Regency period reading/writing table featuring an adjustable top over a substantial base support. R...
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Early 19th Century English Regency English Antique Desks

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Brass

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
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19th Century British Victorian English Antique Desks

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Crystal

Antique English Regency Period Rosewood Writing Table, circa 1810-1820
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English William IV period rosewood writing table, Circa 1830. Galleried top with leather
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Early 19th Century English William IV English Antique Desks

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Leather, Rosewood

Gothic English Ink Stand, circa 1880
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1880 brass & wood ink stand, English. Gothic Revival brass strapwork. Ebonized trim accents
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1880s English Gothic Revival English Antique Desks

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Brass

Gothic English Ink Stand, circa 1880
Gothic English Ink Stand, circa 1880
$300 Sale Price / set
33% Off
English Edwardian Mahogany Book Stand, Circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
ornament for any desk or bookcase. It is truly a lovely piece.
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Early 1900s English Edwardian English Antique Desks

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Rare Antique English Mahogany Brass Bound Travel Box, circa 1800
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare antique english mahogany brass bound travel box, circa 1800.
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Early 19th Century English English Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Bronze Horseshoe Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian bronze inkwell with crystal horseshoe cap and square white onyx base.
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19th Century English English Antique Desks

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Onyx, Bronze

19th Century Late English Regency Satinwood Davenport Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Dublin, IE
feet with hidden casters. Circa 1830 English.
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19th Century English Regency English Antique Desks

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Satinwood

English Regency Mahogany and Ebonized Wood Lyre-End Sofa / Writing Table
Located in Stamford, CT
A striking English Regency mahogany sofa / writing table with lyre ends and ebonized detailing
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1820s English Regency English Antique Desks

Materials

Leather

Antique Ladies Work Table, English, Walnut, Writing, Waring Gillow, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lady of the house work table. An English, burr walnut and leather writing or
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Late 19th Century British English Antique Desks

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Walnut

English Victorian Boar s Tooth Magnifying Glass
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian silver-plate magnifying glass with a boar's tooth handle (silver marking/chip to
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Late 19th Century British Victorian English Antique Desks

Materials

Bone

19th Century English Regency Painted Gesso Gilded Distressed Small Writing Table
Located in Norwich, GB
19th Century English Regency painted & gilt gesso distressed small writing table. Circa 1820. The
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Early 19th Century British Regency English Antique Desks

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Leather, Gesso, Pine, Paint

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English Antique Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of English antique desks for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct English antique desks — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of English antique desks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. English antique desks made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many English antique desks are appealing in their simplicity, but Maple Co., Hobbs Co. and Crisford Norris produced popular English antique desks that are worth a look.

How Much are English Antique Desks?

Prices for English antique desks start at $2 and top out at $175,000 with the average selling for $3,486.
Questions About English Antique Desks
  • 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 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.