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19th Century French Empire Style Desk with Ormolu Mounts by Saddier et Ses Fils
By Saddier et Fils
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous 19th Century French Empire style well figured mahogany office desk, finely hand carved
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19th Century French French Antique Desk

Materials

Ormolu

Louis XV French Style kidney form writing desk, 19 th century bronze mounts
Located in Houston, TX
The quality of this desk is exceptional and the wood And construction are extremely well done. It
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century French Cherry Desk With Cabriole Legs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This French cherry desk features a thick plank top with breadboard ends, shaped apron, and two
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19th Century French French Antique Desk

Materials

Cherry

19th Century, French Louis XV style Natural Wood Center Desk with Gilt Bronzes
Located in IT
19th Century, French Louis XV style Wood Center with gilded bronze applications desk table This
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Early 19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

Unique French Roll-Up Secretary/Desk in the Transition Style from Around 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique French roll-up secretary/desk in the transition style from around 1890 Mahogany and brass
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19th Century French French Antique Desk

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Brass

French Empire Escritoire Chest Desk 1880 Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Classic French Empire escritoire / desk Crafted from mahogany with ormolu fittings Great space
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1880s French Provincial French Antique Desk

Materials

Mahogany

French Louis XV Style Marquetry Gilt Bronze-Mounted Secretary Desk with Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style tulipwood and mahogany marquetry gilt bronze
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Early 1900s French Louis XV French Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

Gorgeous French Louis XV Carved Walnut Side Table or Desk with Gold Gilt
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very rare French Louis XV table with original gold gilt paint. Multi functional versatlle stunning
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1880s French Louis XV French Antique Desk

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Walnut, Giltwood

1930s French Art Deco Oak Writing Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
A stunning 1930s French Art Deco writing desk sourced directly from Provence, France. Expertly
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco French Antique Desk

Materials

Oak

Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood and Ormolu-Mounted Ladies Desk
By Maison Millet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century tulipwood, mahogany and ormolu-mounted Bureau de Dame Lady's
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19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Desk

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Bronze, Ormolu

Dainty Art Deco desk France around 1925. Root wood and black lacquer.
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
In the exquisite world of 1925s French Art Deco design, a dainty desk emerges as a testament to the
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1920s French Antique Desk

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Amboyna

Antique French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Petite Demilune Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Petite Demilune Writing Desk. Item features marble
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV French Antique Desk

Materials

Marble, Bronze

A fine 19th French Louis XVI kingwood writing desk by P. Sormani. gilt bronze
By Paul Sormani
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century French Louis XVI kingwood parquetry and gilt bronze writing desk . Fine quality
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque French Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Empire Period Mahogany Desk Chair, Circa 1810-1820.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Empire Period Mahogany Desk Chair, Circa 1810-1820.
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Early 19th Century French Empire French Antique Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI roll top desk signed A Beurdeley Paris
By Emmanuel-Alfred Beurdeley
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI parquetry and gilt bronze mounted roll top desk . Signed
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Lady s Secretary Desk, Millet
By Maison Millet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very fine French 19th century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood, Satinwood and Fruitwood
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19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XIII Style Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French hand carved desk has an angular shaped top over a single drawer in the apron. Four
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19th Century French Louis XIII French Antique Desk

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Mahogany

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Kingwood and Ormolu Desk, Attributed to Linke
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. kingwood and ormolu desk
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19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Desk

Materials

Ormolu

18th-C. French Louis XV Style Carved Oak Tooled Leather Bronze Writing Desk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a special piece! It is a late 18th century carved oak and gilt bronze writing desk. It has
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV French Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Writing Table or Desk, Circa 1780
Located in San Francisco, CA
knob. French Circa 1780.
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18th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Desk

Materials

Leather, Walnut

French Copper Wood Desk Art Nouveau Ink Blotter, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
French ink blotter for blooting paper Made circa 1900, in wood and embossed copper Vegetal motifs
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau French Antique Desk

Materials

Copper

A 19thC French Louis XV style Cylinder Desk stamped L.C for L. Cueunieres
By L. Cueunieres Ebeniste.
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
cylinder desk by L. Cueunieres after models by Jean-Francois Oeben (French 1721-1763). The underside is
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Desk

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Bronze

Pair Of French Champlevé Desk Inkwells, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A French pair of Champlevé enamel inkwells from the 19th century, created in the opulent Napoleon
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19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Desk

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel

French Chestnut and Oak Desk from Le Grand Monarque À Chartres, circa 1720
Located in Dallas, TX
Monarque hotel in Chartres, France. The desk has been stripped at some point, allowing the beautiful wood
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1720s French Louis XIV French Antique Desk

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique French Pedestal Desk Walnut 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
French burr walnut pedestal desk This unusual desk has an arrangement of 9 drawers with brass swan
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1880s French Antique Desk

Materials

Walnut

A French 19th/20th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood Marquetry Writing Table/Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine French 19th/20th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood Marquetry and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Ladies
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Desk

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Bureau Plat Marquetry Leather Top Desk with Orig. Ormolu Mounts, C. 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
French bureau plat marquetry leather top three drawer desk with hearing bone inlays, three opposite
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1770s French Louis XV French Antique Desk

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Ormolu, Brass

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Flamed Mahogany and Ormolu Bureau Plat Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent French 19th century Louis XV style flamed mahogany and ormolu Bureau plat desk. The
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19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Desk

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Ormolu

Antique Victorian French Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Bureau/Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French inlaid rosewood freestanding bureau/desk having the original gilt metal
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19th Century French Victorian French Antique Desk

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Rosewood

18th Century Console Table/Desk
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a lovely example of an 18th Century walnut console table/desk with unique trestle leg base
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Early 1800s French French Antique Desk

Materials

Berlin Iron

A fine 19th c French red lacquered Chinoiserie inspired writing desk
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century English Louis XV inspired red lacquered writing desk . Original leather
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Mid-19th Century English Louis XV French Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XV Style 19th Century Burr Walnut and Leather Top Four-Drawer Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Southern French Louis XV style 19th century burr walnut four-drawer desk from Avignon with
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19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Desk

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Burl

19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut and Leather Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique French Louis-Philippe desk armchair was crafted in walnut, circa 1860, and
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe French Antique Desk

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Walnut, Leather

Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
This large and stylish 19th century French ecritoire is made of a beautiful burl elm veneer and
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Early 19th Century French French Antique Desk

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Brass, Metal

French Louis XV Black Lacquer Bronze Figural Ormolu Bureau Plat Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Black Lacquer Bronze Figural Ormolu Bureau Plat Writing Desk. Item
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV French Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

Lovely circa 1900 Late Victorian French Pine Brown Leather Gold Gilt Desk Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique French circa 1900 late Victorian pine
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Early 1900s French Late Victorian French Antique Desk

Materials

Leather, Pine

Large French Napoleon III Carnelian Desk Seal With Blank Matrix
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large French Napoleon III Carnelian Desk Seal with Blank Matrix France, circa 1870s A large French
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Late 19th Century French High Victorian French Antique Desk

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Carnelian

Antique French Burr Walnut Writing Table Desk Bureau Plat c.1870 114x65cm
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous antique French ormolu mounted burr walnut library table, circa 1870 in date. Featuring
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1870s French Antique Desk

Materials

Ormolu

Rare Napoleon III French Empire Bureau De Plat Gilt Bronze Writing Table Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Napoleon III French Empire desk with gilt
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

Antique French circa 1870 Bonheur Du Jour Hardwood Marble Desk Bureau Faux Books
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
exceptionally fine piece of antique restored French furniture. Its made from hardwood and has a sublime
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1870s French High Victorian French Antique Desk

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Marble

19th Century French Neo-Classical Style Gilt Bronze Desk Inkwell
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 19th century French gilt bronze inkwell. Perfect coffee table art or desk statement piece
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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical French Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

Magnificent Quality Antique 19th Century French Cast-Brass Desk Set
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality 19th century antique French cast-brass desk set with a very attractive inkstand
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19th Century French French Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

French Late Art Deco / Modern Neoclassical Desk / Console / Vanity in Walnut
Located in New York, NY
This desk / console with a simple, pure, modern design influenced French Art Deco in stunning
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco French Antique Desk

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Brass

French 19th Century Set of Scale Weights Stand Desk Accessory
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
19th Century Set of Brass Scale Weights, France A charming late 19th Century set of weights in
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Late 19th Century French French Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Desk by Grimard
By G. Grimard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century Louis XVI style mahogany and ormolu-mounted writing table by G
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19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Desk

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ebonized Wood and Gilt Bronze-Mounted Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th century Louis XV style ebonized wood and gilt bronze-mounted figural bureau plat
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19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Desk Set, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional Enameled Desk Set of a box and a seal stamp, France circa 1880. Beautiful Cloisonné
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian French Antique Desk

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique French Louis XVI Style Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
A refined late 19th century French Louis XVI style walnut writing table, sourced in Provence. The
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Desk

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI Ebonized Writing Desk
Located in Austin, TX
French Louis XVI style desk made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany. It has been
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1920s French Louis XVI French Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

French Rococo Louis XV Distress Paint Dressing Table Vanity Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Rococo Louis XV Style Distress Painted Dressing Table / Writing Desk. Item features
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Late 19th Century Unknown Louis XV French Antique Desk

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Mahogany

Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Desk Set, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional Enameled Desk Set of a box, seal stamp and a pocket watch stand, France circa 1880
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian French Antique Desk

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Brass, Enamel

Fine Quality Antique Victorian French Freestanding Inlaid Boulle Desk Set
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality antique Victorian French freestanding inlaid boulle desk set having a quality ornate
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1850s French Victorian French Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique French Provincial Mahogany Inlaid Marquetry Kidney Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Provincial Mahogany Inlaid Marquetry Kidney Desk Elevate your workspace with this
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Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial French Antique Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Cylinder Desk by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Cylindrical desk with blinds,, made of veneered wood with a bronze rim on the top, bronze details
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1890s French Art Nouveau French Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Kingwood and Ormolu Desk Possibly by François L
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood and ormolu desk
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19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Desk

Materials

Ormolu

French Henri IV / Renaissance Chest Desk in carved wood 17th - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very beautiful Rrenaissance / Henry IV chest from the 17th century, transformed into a desk in the
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17th Century French Renaissance French Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique French Gilt Bronze Encrier Inkwell Desk Stand, Signed JF
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive fine quality antique Louis XV style French ormolu encrier / inkstand. Born in
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19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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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
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 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.