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French Small Desk or End Table Unusual Open Barley Twist Legs c1800 s Restored
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
be used as a Lady’s Desk, End or Side Table and of course a Nightstand. Our Old Plank workshop did a
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1870s French Louis XIII Old Antique Desk

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Wood, Oak

Late 18th Century Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
drawer bottoms) do not impact the aged appeal nor function of this 200 year-old oak bureau. Floor to Desk
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Late 18th Century Swedish Country Old Antique Desk

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Brass

19thc French Napoleon III Inlaid A.C Boulle style Top Portion "Bonheur Du Jour"
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Opa Locka, FL
older. If you have the desk but do not have this top part here it is for you. Very hard to find scarce
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1880s French Napoleon III Old Antique Desk

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Bronze

Collection of Old Tapemeasures
Located in Stamford, CT
Collection of 3 old tapemeasures.One English Leather case,brass trim fabric tape stamped Chesterman
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Early 20th Century Old Antique Desk

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Brass, Silver

Vintage Child s Desk
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A charming old children's school desk for two. remains of original paint, original finish. desk 17
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Early 20th Century British Old Antique Desk

Double Sided Wrought Iron Partners Desk
Located in Pasadena, CA
Gorgeous old partners desk . Often were in old art nouveaux French banks.Great waxed raw metal
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Early 20th Century French Old Antique Desk

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Wrought Iron

Old Sheffield Plate Ink Stand
Located in Folkestone, Kent
A fine and rare Old Sheffield Plate Ink stand with the two original glass bottles and an ebonized
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1820s British Regency Old Antique Desk

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Silver Plate

Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk
Located in Dorking, GB
the desk was old at the time it was presented, the donors no doubt, would have liked to make their
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Early 18th Century English Georgian Old Antique Desk

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Oak

19th Century Louis XV Hardwood Desk with Hidden Drawers
Located in Lakewood, NJ
This 1875 unique Antique executive desk with hidden drawers, is a superb example of old world
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Mid-19th Century American Louis XV Old Antique Desk

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Hardwood

Mid-1800s Table of Old-Growth Pine for Hallway, Entranceway, Room Corner
Located in Madison, WI
Table of old-growth pine for hallway, entranceway, room corner. handcrafted in the mid-1800s. The
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Mid-19th Century American Country Old Antique Desk

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Pine, Paint

Louis XVI Ladies Writing Table Desk Bureau Book Match Walnut Wood
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This refined little Louis XVI ladies writing desk or writing table with two upper drawers located
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1890s French Louis XVI Old Antique Desk

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Walnut

Wonderful Old Paris Hand Painted Porcelain Inkstand, France, 1880s
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Wonderful Old Paris hand painted porcelain inkstand, France, 1880s Good condition, some minor
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Late 19th Century French Old Antique Desk

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Porcelain

Bar Harbor Wicker Desk
Located in Sheffield, MA
Bar Harbor style wicker desk in old white paint. Two-level wicker gallery with latticed reeding on
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Early 20th Century American Old Antique Desk

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Reed

19th Century Painted Swedish Slant Front Desk
Located in Washington, DC
19th century Gustavian slant front desk in old blue paint with fitted interior.
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1830s Swedish Gustavian Old Antique Desk

Antique Industrial Dining Table Old Wood Solid Wood Factory Design Table
Located in Lage, DE
They offer here on a cool massive table in trendy industrial design. It was built between 1890 and 1910 absolute unique in the trendy industrial design. The mixture of the solid ...
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Early 1900s Old Antique Desk

Chippendale Slant-Top Desk with Stop-Fluting, New London, Connecticut
Located in Providence, RI
This is a remarkable desk, in old surface, whose cherry has turned toward the brown family, which
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1780s American Chippendale Old Antique Desk

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Cherry

18th c southern french bureau plat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
old french desk waxed wood with antique french hardware .
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18th Century and Earlier French French Provincial Old Antique Desk

19th Century French Faux Leather Book Ink Well
Located in Antwerp, BE
desk. Perfect old world elegance. Also the perfect gift for the person who has everything.
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19th Century French Old Antique Desk

Rare Swivel Chair from Stoll Produced in the 1920s-1930s
By Stoll
Located in Vordingborg, DK
raw industrial look and patination. This old desk chair has a solid construction made of solid oak
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Early 20th Century Swiss Industrial Old Antique Desk

Materials

Metal

Faberge Antique Imperial Russian Miniature Frog Sculpture with Diamond Eyes
By Karl Fabergé
Located in Houston, TX
Faberge Antique Imperial Russian Miniature Frog sculpture of Natural Labradorite stone in Original Faberge box, with Diamonds eyes in gold.
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19th Century Russian Russian Empire Old Antique Desk

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Diamond, Labradorite, Gold

Wooden Counter with Distressed Paint
Located in Ulft, Gelderland
This antique wooden counter has multiple layers of old paint which gives a nice patina. It features
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19th Century Old Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Venetian Decoupage Table SATURDAY SALE
Located in West Palm beach, FL
of characters, landscapes and foliage Great table for library or old world table desk. .
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19th Century Italian Baroque Old Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Old Desk Storage Rack Primitive
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is a desk from the Taisho period. It is a rare type with a storage shelf on the top plate. I
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Old Antique Desk

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Wood

Antique Historicism Oak Writing Desk
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Beautiful original old desk with three drawers from the period between 1880-1920, historicism
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Late 19th Century German Other Old Antique Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique Old Paris Porcelain Inkwell, Early 19th Century
By Old Paris
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique early 19C Old Paris Porcelain Inkwell Additional information: Materials: Porcelain
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Old Antique Desk

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Porcelain

Central Java Desk, 100 Years Old
Located in New York, NY
Wooden desk or table from Central Java. The desktop is one solid teak piece. 100 years old. Two
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Old Antique Desk

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Teak

Rare Very Old Elaborately Carved Walnut Italian Court Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Magnificent Italian Renaissance work of art, a rare carved walnut Stipo a Bambocci court desk
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17th Century Italian Old Antique Desk

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Walnut

19th Spanish Old Pine Desk with Folding Leaf and File Space
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish old pine desk with folding leaf and file space Small desk made of native hardwood
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Old Antique Desk

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Pine

Antique French Ladies Dressing Table or Small Writing Desk Old Paint Unrestored
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French ladies dressing table or small desk in old putty grey paint with its original marble
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Old Antique Desk

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Marble

Old English Carved Mahogany Chippendale Style Leather Top Writing Table or Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Exceptional quality old English hand-carved solid mahogany Chippendale style leather top writing
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Late 19th Century English Chippendale Old Antique Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

18th Century Schoolmaster s Desk in Old Red Paint
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a pine one drawer schoolmaster’s desk in its original old red paint with slanted
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18th Century American Old Antique Desk

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Pine

E W Godwin A Rare Anglo-Japanese Jacobean or Old English Desk Swivel Armchair
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
Designed by E. W. Godwin. Probably made by William Watt. A very rare Jacobean or Old English walnut
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Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Old Antique Desk

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Rush, Walnut

Fine Old English Burr Walnut Chippendale Style Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
A gorgeous quality Old English highly figured burr walnut Chippendale style leather top pedestal
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Early 20th Century English Chippendale Old Antique Desk

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Leather, Walnut, Burl

Old English Figured or Flame Mahogany Chippendale Style Desk with Gallery Back
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Fabulous Old English figured mahogany Chippendale style desk, Chippendale Revival made during the
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Early 20th Century English Chippendale Old Antique Desk

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Mahogany

Old American Industrial Drafting Table
By Hamilton Co., Calcutta
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This old American drafting table can be dated in the early 20th century. The base is made of black
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1910s Belgian Industrial Old Antique Desk

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Iron

Antique circa 1900 Rustic European Desk with Old Paint and Natural Pine Top
Located in Centennial, CO
An eyecatching antique circa 1900s rustic Hungarian pine desk with old paint and a natural top
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Early 1900s Hungarian Rustic Old Antique Desk

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Brass

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Desk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful Victorian mahogany desk with old brown leather top. Desk is in very good condition. A
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1850s English Victorian Old Antique Desk

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Mahogany

Ebonized Writing Table or Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good English ebonized writing table or desk. Lovely old leather top, 1890 Knee hole clearance
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19th Century English Victorian Old Antique Desk

Old Paris Porcelain Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Old Paris porcelain one piece inkwell. Beautifully molded shell with attached inkpot, finely
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1890s French Old Antique Desk

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Porcelain

French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Writing Desk
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Circa 1880-1900 French Louis XVI style desk or writing table like the French prefer to call them
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19th Century French Louis XVI Old Antique Desk

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Hardwood

1920 Jewellers/Clockmakers Cabinet Desk in Original Paint
Located in Surrey, BC
Beautiful original jewelers desk in old oxidized age cracked painted surface. Great Hostess Stand
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1920s American Industrial Old Antique Desk

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Oak

Old Paris Porcelain Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Old Paris porcelain inkwell, 19th century. The lid is cracked. Measures: H: 26 cm, W: 28 cm, D
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19th Century European Napoleon III Old Antique Desk

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Porcelain

19th Century Italian Burl Walnut and Inlaid Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Outstanding 19th century Italian burl walnut and satinwood banded writing desk with old rich patina
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1870s Italian Old Antique Desk

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Satinwood, Walnut

18th Century Bleached Italian Walnut Writing Desk / Scrivania
Located in Carmine, TX
old. The desk shows a single board to with rounded edges and corners pegged to the apron. There are
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18th Century Old Antique Desk

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Walnut

Table for Spanish Desk, Walnut, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
most common in this art. Old Spanish desks could be raised on a special furniture piece (called
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Old Antique Desk

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Walnut

Antique French Black Leather Top Desk, with Brass Trim
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique black French desk, that was completely and thoroughly restored in our Old Plank workshop
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Early 1900s French Country Old Antique Desk

19th Century Country French Provincial Oak Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
plank boards and the desk has an older restoration with a dark rich espresso finish. The leg opening
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19th Century French French Provincial Old Antique Desk

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Oak

Antique Leather Top English Writing Desk With Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
use with wear, old stains, etc. This desk is solid, stable and level; while not restored it is ready
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Early 20th Century English Old Antique Desk

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Leather, Wood, Mahogany

19th Century English Oak Partners Desk George Bartholomew Co
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
sturdy partners desk with old tooled red leather writing surface on top surrounded by a large moulded
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19th Century Old Antique Desk

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Leather, Oak

Exquisite Heavily Hand Carved Antique Spanish Desk Chair Set
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Unbelievable hand carved antique Spanish Revival desk and chair set. Outstanding attention to
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Early 20th Century Spanish Old Antique Desk

Japanese Antique, Writing Desk, Taisho Period’Early 1900s , Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a very old Japanese-style writing desk. It dates back to the Taisho period(1912-1926) It
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Old Antique Desk

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Wood

Remarkable Antique French Louis XII Carved Oak Barley Twist Desk
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
. Constructed to last a lifetime, this desk was hand built by knowledgeable artisans utilizing old-world
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19th Century French Old Antique Desk

1800 s Antique Bronze Mounts, Porcelain Plaques, Writing Continental Desk!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Desk, Writing Continental, Bronze Mounts, Porcelain Plaques, 1800's, 19th Century
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19th Century European Other Old Antique Desk

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Bronze

Restored Ebonized Antique French Bureau Plat/Desk w/Gilt Accents
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
fine desk has so many remarkable attributes, it makes me wonder, where to start. Sturdy old-world
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19th Century French Old Antique Desk

English Pine Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 19th century two-drawer writing desk in old paint. Waiting on one handle, 1860. Dimensions
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19th Century English Victorian Old Antique Desk

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Pine

Antique French Louis XV Style Ladies Writing Table or Small Desk
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French petite writing table, or ladies desk, in the style of Louis XV with one drawer
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1830s French Louis XV Old Antique Desk

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Wood

1800 s Antique Breton, Highly Carved, Rare, 6 Drawers, French Desk
Located in Austin, TX
photo of top of the desk. up 55t24 "Old World Elegance at Reasonable Prices!"
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19th Century French Other Old Antique Desk

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Wood

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Old Antique Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the old antique desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An old antique desk — often made from wood, metal and pine — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect old antique desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each old antique desk bearing Georgian, Baroque or Industrial hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one old antique desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ellis Bros., Europa Antiques and Edward William Godwin produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is an Old Antique Desk?

Prices for an old antique desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $200 and can go as high as $21,334, while the average can fetch as much as $1,850.
Questions About Old Antique Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to refinish an old metal desk is to start by cleaning the desk. Ensure that the surface is free of dust and rust, then prime the desk with one to two coats of primer. And dependent upon its condition, a coat of any metal paint can freshen up an old metal desk. Browse a wide selection of vintage metal desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Opinions on how old a rug has to be to be considered antique vary. However, most experts will apply the label to any rug produced more than 100 years ago, and call floor coverings produced 50 to 100 years ago vintage. Shop a variety of antique rugs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell how old your antique furniture is, research the maker using trusted online resources. You may find that the furniture maker was active for only a short period, giving you the ability to roughly estimate its age. For manufacturers and designers with a long history of production, consider the style of your furniture and look for images of similar pieces published online. Because it may be difficult to date furniture on your own, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    How old furniture that is called antique can be is typically at least 100 years. People usually call furniture between 20 and 99 years old vintage. Contemporary is the word for furniture manufactured within the last 20 years. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell how old an antique chair is, you have a few options. One is to conduct research on your own using trusted online resources and print references from your local library. If your chair has a maker's mark, learning more about the company, artisan or workshop that produced it can be a good starting point. Dating unmarked chairs can be more difficult because certain styles remained in production for long periods. In this case, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your chair for you. Shop a wide range of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell how old an antique ring is, you have two main options. First, you can conduct online research using trusted sources. If you know the maker of the ring or the ring has a maker's mark that you can use to identify who produced it, learning more about the designer, artisan or company and their styles can help with the dating process. When the maker is unknown, you can familiarize yourself with the characteristics of various antique jewelry styles, such as Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian, to try and identify the period in which your ring was likely produced. The second option is to have a certified appraiser, experienced antique dealer or knowledgeable jeweler date your ring for you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique rings.
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some old antique clocks may be worth something. Many collectors look for clocks produced by certain manufacturers, such as the Ansonia Clock Company, the Seth Thomas Clock Company, Jaeger-LeCoultre and the Chelsea Clock Company. In addition to the maker, the type, materials, style and condition of the clock influence its value. Generally, clocks that remain in good working order are worth more than those in need of repairs and restorations. To find out how much your clock may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    To be considered antique, furniture must usually be at least 100 years old. Contemporary is the name for furniture produced within the last 20 years. Vintage furniture is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture 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.