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Art Deco desk – France 1920
Located in Girona, Girona
Art Deco desk in solid mahogany, stained and French polished, solid oak interiors with 4 drawers
Category

1920s French Art Deco French Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Art Deco desk – France 1920
Art Deco desk – France 1920

Art Deco desk – France 1920

$10,817
French Art Deco Cerused Desk
By Francisque Chaleyssin, Maxime Old, André Arbus, Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco Cerused Desk. Offered is a shapely French Art Deco cerused oak desk or writing
Category

1920s French Art Deco French Antique Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique French Art Deco Cerused Desk
French Art Deco Cerused Desk

French Art Deco Cerused Desk

$9,850
Desk in Wood, 1920, Sign: Made in France 7382
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk Sign: Made in France 7382 Year: 1920 It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk
Category

1920s French Art Deco French Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

Antique Desk in Wood, 1920, Sign: Made in France 7382
Desk in Wood, 1920, Sign: Made in France 7382

Desk in Wood, 1920, Sign: Made in France 7382

$14,500
Desk Art Deco, 1920, France, Materials: Wood and Bronze
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk Style: Art Deco Year 1920 Wood and bronze Finish: polyurethanic lacquer. It is an
Category

1920s French Art Deco French Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

Antique Desk Art Deco, 1920, France, Materials: Wood and Bronze
Desk Art Deco, 1920, France, Materials: Wood and Bronze

Desk Art Deco, 1920, France, Materials: Wood and Bronze

$10,000
French Empire Style Writing Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large French burr elm empire style writing desk. 1900. Kneehole is 23.5" wide x 27" high
Category

Early 20th Century French French Antique Desk

Materials

Elm

Antique French Empire Style Writing Desk
French Empire Style Writing Desk

French Empire Style Writing Desk

$4,508
French Satinwood Writing Table / Desk
Located in Huntington, NY
French Satinwood Writing Table / Desk Magnificent French handmade desk of outstanding quality and
Category

19th Century French Louis Philippe French Antique Desk

Materials

Silver, Brass

Antique French Satinwood Writing Table / Desk
French Satinwood Writing Table / Desk

French Satinwood Writing Table / Desk

$4,130
French Charles X Writing Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
The epitome of French elegance and style, this French Charles X-style writing desk takes the
Category

19th Century French Charles X French Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Charles X Writing Desk
French Charles X Writing Desk

French Charles X Writing Desk

$44,500
French 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A petite mahogany and leather-top writing desk from France, circa 1840, ready to inspire you daily
Category

19th Century French French Provincial French Antique Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique French 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk
French 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk

French 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk

$2,650
French Petite Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A lovely, petite desk from 19th Century France made of luxurious mahogany and a leather writing
Category

19th Century French Directoire French Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Petite Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk
French Petite Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk

French Petite Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk

$1,800
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 French Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

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

French Mahogany Desk, circa 1850

$8,640 Sale Price
20% Off
Gilt Brass Rococo Inkwell, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
collectors of Napoleon III antiques, French desk accessories, or lovers of Rococo revival art. Take into
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Desk

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gilt Brass Rococo Inkwell, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Gilt Brass Rococo Inkwell, Napoleon III, 19th Century

Gilt Brass Rococo Inkwell, Napoleon III, 19th Century

$639 Sale Price
50% Off
18th Century Country French Child s Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th century Country French child size desk, made of solid cherry. Beautifully crafted with
Category

Late 18th Century French French Provincial French Antique Desk

Materials

Cherry

18th Century Country French Child s Desk
18th Century Country French Child s Desk

18th Century Country French Child s Desk

$1,500
French Empire Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Mahogany construction with rectangular leather writing surface with gilt brass medallion pulls. Back has gilt metal chariot and horse plaque. Top sits on turned trestle legs and stre...
Category

Late 19th Century French Empire French Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

French Empire Mahogany Writing Desk
French Empire Mahogany Writing Desk

French Empire Mahogany Writing Desk

$15,000
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 French Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

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

19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk

$4,041
French Marquetry inlaid Lady s desk, 1890.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th Century French free standing Ladies bureau de dame. Having wonderful
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Desk

Materials

Ormolu

French Marquetry inlaid Lady s desk, 1890.
French Marquetry inlaid Lady s desk, 1890.

French Marquetry inlaid Lady s desk, 1890.

$22,612
Antique French Inlaid Bureau Plat Desk
Located in London, GB
An absolutely exquisite antique French inlaid bureau plat desk. This was made in France, it dates
Category

1880s French Louis XVI French Antique Desk

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Inlaid Bureau Plat Desk
Antique French Inlaid Bureau Plat Desk

Antique French Inlaid Bureau Plat Desk

$2,261
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 French Antique 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
French Charles X Birdseye Davenport Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
French Charles X bird’s-eye maple davenport table desk with amaranth marquetry inlaid top and drop
Category

19th Century French Charles X French Antique Desk

Materials

Birdseye Maple

French Charles X Birdseye Davenport Table Desk
French Charles X Birdseye Davenport Table Desk

French Charles X Birdseye Davenport Table Desk

$12,000
French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat
Located in New York, NY
and marquetry double-sided Bureau Plat/Desk of very unique shape. This spectacular French desk has a
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV French Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat
French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat

French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat

$49,500
French Macassar Deco Executive Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome Art Deco desk made of lacquered macassar woods, with polished bass hardware. Hidden
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco French Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

French Macassar Deco Executive Desk
French Macassar Deco Executive Desk

French Macassar Deco Executive Desk

$25,000
Fine French Burr Walnut Bureau Platt Desk
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A lovely French burr walnut and tulipwood banded bureau platt or dressing table, with gold shaped
Category

19th Century French Louis XIV French Antique Desk

Materials

Tulipwood

Fine French Burr Walnut Bureau Platt Desk
Fine French Burr Walnut Bureau Platt Desk

Fine French Burr Walnut Bureau Platt Desk

$1,774
Antique double-sided desk, France, around 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique desk from the late 19th century, France. Furniture in very good condition, after
Category

Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival French Antique Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique double-sided desk, France, around 1880.
Antique double-sided desk, France, around 1880.

Antique double-sided desk, France, around 1880.

$2,436
French 19th Century Desk Chair
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Desk Chair is made of walnut and cane. It is in good condition and very comfortable.
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Desk

Materials

Cane, Walnut

French 19th Century Desk Chair
French 19th Century Desk Chair

French 19th Century Desk Chair

$2,980
Art Deco Desk by Jules Leleu, France, 1920s
By Jules Leleu
Located in Antwerp, BE
This exceptional Art Deco desk by Jules Leleu showcases the refined elegance and craftsmanship that
Category

1920s French Art Deco French Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Desk by Jules Leleu, France, 1920s
Art Deco Desk by Jules Leleu, France, 1920s

Art Deco Desk by Jules Leleu, France, 1920s

$20,150
A Fine French Modernist Solid Oak Desk
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French modernist solid oak writing table with one drawer.
Category

1920s French Art Deco French Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

A Fine French Modernist Solid Oak Desk
A Fine French Modernist Solid Oak Desk

A Fine French Modernist Solid Oak Desk

$9,800
Mid-19th Century French Butlers Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautifully detailed item is made of oak with inlay mahogany. Item dates back to the 1850s and contains many drawers inside of fall-front.
Category

Mid-19th Century French French Antique Desk

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Mid-19th Century French Butlers Desk
Mid-19th Century French Butlers Desk

Mid-19th Century French Butlers Desk

$6,370
Imposing French 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Rome, IT
A fine French 19th century Louis XV style , gilt bronze-mounted Mahogany bureau plat. The shaped
Category

19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Imposing French 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk
Imposing French 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk

Imposing French 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk

$9,509
French Napoleon III Shopkeepers Desk C.1840
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This French shopkeepers desk, crafted during the reign of Napoleon III period (mid-19th century
Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

French Napoleon III Shopkeepers Desk C.1840
French Napoleon III Shopkeepers Desk C.1840

French Napoleon III Shopkeepers Desk C.1840

$9,950
19th Century French Kingwood Ormolu Mounted Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality large 19th century French Kingwood and ormolu mounted bureau-plat desk, having a
Category

1860s French French Antique Desk

Materials

Kingwood

19th Century French Kingwood Ormolu Mounted Desk
19th Century French Kingwood Ormolu Mounted Desk

19th Century French Kingwood Ormolu Mounted Desk

$6,783
French Art Deco Desk in Pommelle Sapelle
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
An exceptional quality French Art Deco desk, produced around 1925 using solid Pomelle Sapele the
Category

1920s French Art Deco French Antique Desk

Materials

Other

French Art Deco Desk in Pommelle Sapelle
French Art Deco Desk in Pommelle Sapelle

French Art Deco Desk in Pommelle Sapelle

$7,948
1870s French Neoclassical Oak Desk With Oilcloth Top
Located in High Point, NC
This refined late 19th-century French Neoclassical desk is crafted from solid oak and exemplifies
Category

Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical French Antique Desk

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1870s French Neoclassical Oak Desk With Oilcloth Top
1870s French Neoclassical Oak Desk With Oilcloth Top

1870s French Neoclassical Oak Desk With Oilcloth Top

$5,395
19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful 19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Desk with immaculate new embossed leather writing
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Desk
19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Desk

19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Desk

$3,200
Early 20th Century French Wood Patinated Desk
Located in High Point, NC
This early 20th-century French wood patinated desk exemplifies classic charm and functional design
Category

Early 20th Century French French Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century French Wood Patinated Desk
Early 20th Century French Wood Patinated Desk

Early 20th Century French Wood Patinated Desk

$5,595
Desk accessories, France, French 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Lovely damascened metal smoking kit composed of a tray with branch-shaped handles and four removable containers. It’s adorned with flowers, red and gilt orientalist pattern friezes. ...
Category

Late 19th Century French French Antique Desk

Materials

Metal

Desk accessories, France, French 19th Century
Desk accessories, France, French 19th Century

Desk accessories, France, French 19th Century

$1,117 / set
Rustic Wabi Sabi Desk, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Populaire; Rustic; Monoxylite; Console; Dining Table; Table; France; Auvergne; Wabi Sabi; Naive
Category

19th Century French Rustic French Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Rustic Wabi Sabi Desk, France, 19th Century
Rustic Wabi Sabi Desk, France, 19th Century

Rustic Wabi Sabi Desk, France, 19th Century

$6,320 Sale Price
20% Off
French Empire Mahogany Gilt Bronze Gentleman s Desk
Located in New York, NY
craftsmanship of the French Empire period. Crafted from rich mahogany, this desk features exquisite gilt bronze
Category

Early 20th Century French Empire French Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Mahogany Gilt Bronze Gentleman s Desk
French Empire Mahogany Gilt Bronze Gentleman s Desk

French Empire Mahogany Gilt Bronze Gentleman s Desk

$24,000
Quality Antique French Mahogany Fold Down Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique French mahogany fold down desk having the original pretty brass gallery, two glazed
Category

19th Century French French Antique Desk

Materials

Other

Quality Antique French Mahogany Fold Down Desk
Quality Antique French Mahogany Fold Down Desk

Quality Antique French Mahogany Fold Down Desk

$3,830
French, Painted, Leather Top Desk Circa 1920
Located in Southampton, GB
Pretty, French Painted Desk with Leather Top. One long dummy drawer to centre, with two working
Category

1920s French French Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

French, Painted, Leather Top Desk Circa 1920
French, Painted, Leather Top Desk Circa 1920

French, Painted, Leather Top Desk Circa 1920

$2,261
Sensational Leather Clad French Art Deco Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
A very sensational French Art Deco desk clad in wonderful leather. Very chic and wonderful design
Category

Early 20th Century French French Antique Desk

Materials

Leather

Sensational Leather Clad French Art Deco Desk
Sensational Leather Clad French Art Deco Desk

Sensational Leather Clad French Art Deco Desk

$15,750
French 19th Century Mahogany Travel Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
French 19th century mahogany travel writing desk French, 19th century Measures: Height 94cm
Category

19th Century French Neoclassical French Antique Desk

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Mahogany Travel Writing Desk
French 19th Century Mahogany Travel Writing Desk

French 19th Century Mahogany Travel Writing Desk

$7,537
19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Diminutive size 19th century French provincial writing table or desk. The table is constructed from
Category

19th Century French French Provincial French Antique Desk

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk
19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk

19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk

$1,875 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique French Gilt Bronze-Mounted table / Desk
Located in Tarzana, CA
A fine 19th century French Louis XV style gilt bronze-mounted wood leather top ladies desk. The
Category

19th Century French French Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique French Gilt Bronze-Mounted table / Desk
Antique French Gilt Bronze-Mounted table / Desk

Antique French Gilt Bronze-Mounted table / Desk

$12,450
19th Century Small Empire Desk, France
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Small Empire Desk, France, 1840 A simple yet elegant Empire-style desk, crafted in 1840. Made of
Category

1840s French Antique Desk

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Small Empire Desk, France
19th Century Small Empire Desk, France

19th Century Small Empire Desk, France

$2,971
Antique French Louis XVI Style Cylinder Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking antique French cylinder desk with many drawers and compartments. Pull out leather writing
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Style Cylinder Desk
Antique French Louis XVI Style Cylinder Desk

Antique French Louis XVI Style Cylinder Desk

$6,550
Continental (possibly French) 19th Century Empire Desk
Located in Troy, NY
Elegant Continental (possibly French) Empire bureau-plat or partners desk. The pearwood top, inlaid
Category

Early 19th Century French Empire French Antique Desk

Materials

Pearwood

Continental (possibly French) 19th Century Empire Desk
Continental (possibly French) 19th Century Empire Desk

Continental (possibly French) 19th Century Empire Desk

$22,500
French Louis XV Walnut Kidney Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
19th century French Louis XV style walnut kidney shaped kneehole desk with gilt trim and brass
Category

19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

French Louis XV Walnut Kidney Kneehole Desk
French Louis XV Walnut Kidney Kneehole Desk

French Louis XV Walnut Kidney Kneehole Desk

$17,500
Early 20th Century French Walnut Venner Desk, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th Century French walnut veneer and marquetry dressing table with wooden drawers and bronze
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial French Antique Desk

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century French Walnut Venner Desk, 1940s
Early 20th Century French Walnut Venner Desk, 1940s

Early 20th Century French Walnut Venner Desk, 1940s

$2,749
Antique Rustic Country French Cherrywood Table ~ Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Rustic Country French Cherrywood Table ~ Desk is ideal for the casual decor, or for the
Category

Early 20th Century French Rustic French Antique Desk

Materials

Steel

Antique Rustic Country French Cherrywood Table ~ Desk
Antique Rustic Country French Cherrywood Table ~ Desk

Antique Rustic Country French Cherrywood Table ~ Desk

$5,700
French Louis XV Style Walnut Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (19/20th Century) walnut table desk with gilt trim and stretcher.
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Desk

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XV Style Walnut Table Desk

French Louis XV Style Walnut Table Desk

$7,850
19th Century French Neoclassical Walnut Desk ~ Double Faced
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Neoclassical Walnut Desk ~ Double Faced is a design that is perfect for
Category

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival French Antique Desk

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

19th Century French Neoclassical Walnut Desk ~ Double Faced
19th Century French Neoclassical Walnut Desk ~ Double Faced

19th Century French Neoclassical Walnut Desk ~ Double Faced

$4,480
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Desk
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Desk. Outstanding 19th century French Louis XVI style
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Desk
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Desk

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Desk

$14,850
Antique French Neoclassical Henri II Oak Partner s Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Neoclassical Henri II Oak Partner's Desk literally doubles your efficiency! Fitted
Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival French Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique French Neoclassical Henri II Oak Partner s Desk
Antique French Neoclassical Henri II Oak Partner s Desk

Antique French Neoclassical Henri II Oak Partner s Desk

$4,980
Antique Mahogany Ladies Writing Desk Table France
Located in Munich, DE
This charming small ladies writing desk – so called 'Écritoire de Dames' was made in France circa
Category

1890s French Belle Époque French Antique Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Ladies Writing Desk Table France
Antique Mahogany Ladies Writing Desk Table France

Antique Mahogany Ladies Writing Desk Table France

$5,824
French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (19th Century) mahogany and bronze trimmed fluted leg kneehole desk with
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Kneehole Desk
French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Kneehole Desk

French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Kneehole Desk

$27,500
19th Century French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat “à Têtes De Guerriers Antiques”
Located in Dallas, TX
amazing French desk would be the focal point for any home office or executive business suite. In the 1800s
Category

19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Desk

Materials

Metal, Bronze

19th Century French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat “à Têtes De Guerriers Antiques”
19th Century French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat “à Têtes De Guerriers Antiques”

19th Century French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat “à Têtes De Guerriers Antiques”

$38,000
Diminutive Country French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Late 19th century country French provincial style diminutive writing table or desk crafted from
Category

19th Century French French Provincial French Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

Diminutive Country French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk
Diminutive Country French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk

Diminutive Country French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk

$3,500
French Charles X Maple Cross Leg Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
French Charles X maple and inlaid cross leg table desk with 3 drawers.
Category

19th Century French Charles X French Antique Desk

Materials

Maple

French Charles X Maple Cross Leg Table Desk
French Charles X Maple Cross Leg Table Desk

French Charles X Maple Cross Leg Table Desk

$35,000
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French Antique Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French antique desk for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and bronze, every French antique desk was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French antique 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 French antique desk, those designed in Louis XVI, Louis XV and Empire styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one French antique desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but François Linke, Baccarat and Paul Sormani produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a French Antique Desk?

The average selling price for a French antique desk at 1stDibs is $4,246, while they’re typically $67 on the low end and $1,740,240 for the highest priced.
Questions About French Antique 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?
    2 Answers
    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 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.
  • 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 do I tell if a clock is an antique French clock?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.
  • What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.

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