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17-1800
s Antique Italian Walnut Trestle Library, Carved, Border Table / Desk!!
Located in Austin, TX
Outstanding 17-1800's Antique Italian Walnut Trestle Library, Carved, Border Table / Desk
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Other Old Antique Desk
Materials
Wood
1800
s Antique Renaissance Revival, Carved, Walnut, Musician Motif Table Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Table Desk, Renaissance Revival, Carved, Walnut, Musician Motif, 1800s, 19th
Category
19th Century European Renaissance Revival Old Antique Desk
Materials
Walnut
Cherry Wood Writing Desk with Kneehole Late 18th Century, Austria, circa 1790
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
. This over 220 year old writing desk from the so-called "Josephinism" era, a period named after Emperor
Category
Late 18th Century Austrian Old Antique Desk
Materials
Brass
E. 1900s Antique English, Walnut, Leather Top, London, Maple
Co, Writing Desk!
Located in Austin, TX
Handsome Early 1900s Antique English, Walnut, Leather Top, London, Maple & Co, Writing Desk
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Early 20th Century British Other Old Antique Desk
Materials
Leather, Walnut
1800
s Antique French Henri II Style, Carved, Walnut, Bureau, Writing Desk!!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 1800's Antique French Henri II Style, Carved, Walnut, Bureau, Writing Desk!!
Antique Desk
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19th Century French Other Old Antique Desk
Materials
Wood
Antique French Petite Ebonized Ladies Writing Table, or Small Side Table or Desk
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French Directoire style ladies writing desk or side table. Our old plank restoration
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1880s French Directoire Old Antique Desk
Materials
Mahogany
19th C., 1800
s Antique Desk, Writing, French Henri II Style, Carved, Oak!!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning 19th C., 1800's Antique Desk, Writing, French Henri II Style, Carved, Oak!!
Gorgeous
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19th Century French Other Old Antique Desk
Materials
Wood
1800
s Antique Fine French Napoleon III Marquetry, Drawers, Bonheur Du Jour Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 1800's Antique Fine French Napoleon III Marquetry, With Drawers, Bonheur Du Jour Desk
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19th Century French Napoleon III Old Antique Desk
Materials
Wood
Antique French Old Paris Porcelain
Gold Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1840.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Old Paris Porcelain & Gold Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1840.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Old Antique Desk
Materials
Bronze
English Country Style Barley Twist Writing Desk or End Table, circa 1700
s
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
refer to this as “candy.” There is nothing that will give you the depth and clarity as an old fashion
Category
Late 18th Century English Country Old Antique Desk
Materials
Oak
Old English Ellis Silver Plate Georgian Style, "Adam" Influenced Inkstand
By Ellis Bros.
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Very rare English Ellis silver plate "Georgian style "Adam" influenced inkstand with original panel cut crystal lidded inkwell.
Maker: Ellis Silver Co. (predecessor to Barker-Ellis ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Adam Style Old Antique Desk
Materials
Silver Plate
18th Century Walnut Kneehole Desk
Located in Pasadena, CA
secondary wood, both indications of an American origin. The surface is old, if not original. The desk has
Category
Mid-18th Century American Georgian Old Antique Desk
Materials
Brass
Italian Walnut Slant Front Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
of movment and lightness. The desk has an old import italian label as well as a counrty of origin
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Old Antique Desk
Materials
Walnut
Large Victorian Pitch Pine Desk, Leather Top Barristers Desk by Heal and Sons
By Heal
s
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
This is a very good quality heals old barristers desk and it is much larger than most desks, the
Category
1890s English Victorian Old Antique Desk
Materials
Leather, Pine
Regency Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Partners Desk, Having Lovely Old Leather Inset Top With Tooled Decoration, Over Nine Drawers To Front With
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Mid-19th Century English Regency Old Antique Desk
Materials
Mahogany
EARLY 19th CENTURY "OLD PARIS" PORCELAIN CLOCK
Located in Firenze, FI
origin is attributed to French manufacturing in the "old Paris" style, to be dated to around the early
Category
Early 19th Century French Old Antique Desk
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Oak Counter Desk
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Authentic and charming old French oak customer desk/desk. The counter that in its heyday stood in a
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Early 20th Century French Old Antique Desk
Materials
Oak
18th Century French Drop Front Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very attractive 18th century inlay French Cherry drop front desk. Old French polish finish with a
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Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Old Antique Desk
Materials
Wood
Antique 19th Century Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality mid-19th century burr walnut pedestal desk having old gilt tooled leather top
Category
Mid-19th Century English Old Antique Desk
Materials
Walnut
Outstanding Antique American Quarter-Sawn Oak School Desk
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
condition to be over 150 years old, this fine desk opens to reveal a spacious interior. Old ink spots, fine
Category
19th Century American Schoolhouse Old Antique Desk
Antique French Directoire Style Desk in an Ebonized Finish
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Region in north-central France. Our Old Plank restoration department hand sanded the desk to the bare
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1890s French Directoire Old Antique Desk
French Egyptian Revival Sun-Bleached Mahogany Desk, circa 1880
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French Egyptian Revival writing table, or desk, circa 1870-1890 beautifully constructed of
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19th Century French Old Antique Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Gothic Oak Green Man Carved Oak Desk Centre Writing Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
side looks identical this piece was definitely intended to be viewed from all sides.
The desk is old
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Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) Gothic Old Antique Desk
Antique Desk in the Neo-Renaissance Style from circa 1920
Located in Chorzów, PL
The old, Classic desk was created circa 1920 from oakwood. The furniture in the neo-Renaissance
Category
1920s German Renaissance Old Antique Desk
Materials
Oak
Antique French Directoire Style Desk in an Ebonized Finish and Restored Leather
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Region in north-central France. Our old plank restoration department, hand sanded the desk to the bare
Category
1890s French Directoire Old Antique Desk
Materials
Mahogany
17th Century Carved Oak Bible Box Reading Slope Desk on Stand Bureau
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
17th century carved oak Bible box reading slope desk on stand
This is a lovely old Bible box
Category
17th Century English Gothic Old Antique Desk
Antique French Louis XV Style Ladies Writing Desk or Side or End Table
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
, we chose not to refinish the antique desk, but rather to just enhance the original finish.
Some old
Category
1850s French Louis XV Old Antique Desk
Materials
Oak
Rare Antique French Louis XVI 9 Drawer Ebonized Walnut Desk w/Original Brasses
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
case. Extremely well executed, this antique Louis XVI desk offers distinctive old world craftsmanship
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Old Antique Desk
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Japanese Antique Small Black Desk / Edo Period Low Table / Coffee Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
can imitate.
It is an old desk from the Edo period to the Meiji period.
It was used in a private
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Old Antique Desk
Materials
Cedar
Painted English Regency Writing Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Painted pine English Regency or American writing table / desk, with old paint and bamboo style
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Early 19th Century English Regency Old Antique Desk
Materials
Pine, Paint
18th Century French Neoclassical Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
French Antique Grand Secretary Desk in old aged French Oak. Beautiful provincial carvings of a
Category
1770s French Neoclassical Old Antique Desk
Materials
Oak
Antique French Writing Table from the 1800s
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
-turned finials. Our Old Plank restoration department spent quite a bit of time restoring the structure
Category
1880s French Old Antique Desk
1800
s Antique Cont
al Gothic Revival, Black P
d, Armorial, Fall-Front Secretary
Located in Austin, TX
painted, Armorial, Fall Front desk. A stunning piece that stands as a testament to the craftsmanship of
Category
19th Century European Gothic Revival Old Antique Desk
Materials
Wood
c.1640 French Oak Writing Table
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
ends and a wonderful patina. You can see some old repairs in image 4.
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Old Antique Desk
Materials
Oak
c.1790 Petite French Walnut Writing Table
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
which is indicative of a much older piece. Unusual hexagon hand-carved baluster legs and wavy cross
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Old Antique Desk
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Directoire Ebonized Bureau Plat w/3 Drawers
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
leather top, too. This fine writing table or desk has just undergone a lengthy and extensive restoration
Category
19th Century French Old Antique Desk
Materials
Giltwood
1800
s Antique Highly Carved, Foliate
Mask, Renaissance Revival Writing Table!
Located in Austin, TX
per White Tree Furniture
Wear and imperfections commensurate with being moved, age and use.
"Old
Category
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Old Antique Desk
Materials
Wood
Henrik Wigström 1915 Red Enamel Picture Frame in Gilded Sterling with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Presentation picture frame from the imperial Russia.
Beautiful neo classic picture desk frame
Category
1910s Russian Neoclassical Old Antique Desk
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Art Deco 1925 Japonism Enameled Travel Clock in 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A travel clock designed by Cress Arrow Co.
An incredible travel-desk clock, created in America
Category
1920s American Art Deco Old Antique Desk
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Old Japanese Desk Edo-Meiji Period
1800s
Chestnut Antique Table/Low Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
can imitate.
A desk made in Japan from the latter half of the Edo period to the Meiji period.
In old
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Old Antique Desk
Materials
Chestnut
Old Japanese Chestnut Desk / Edo Period-Meiji Period / Coffee Table/ Low Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
.
In old Japan, people used to sit on the floor to eat and study.
This is a desk mainly for studying
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Old Antique Desk
Materials
Chestnut
Old Japanese Desk Meiji Period 1800s-1900s Cedar Antique Table/Low Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a workbench for lacquer craftsmen.
The era seems to be the Meiji era (1800-1900).
Originally it seems that the whole was painted black,
The paint has peeled off over time and ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Old Antique Desk
Materials
Cedar
Old Japanese Black Desk "1700s-1800s" Edo Period Antique Table or Low Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
old Japan, people used to sit on the floor to eat and study.
This is a desk mainly for studying and
Category
Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Old Antique Desk
Materials
Cedar
Old Japanese Desk
1700s-1800s
Edo Period Chestnut Antique Table or Low Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
old Japan, people used to sit on the floor to eat and study.
This is a desk mainly for studying and
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Old Antique Desk
Materials
Chestnut
European 18th Century Tall Secretary with Slant Front Desk and Old Glass Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European two-part tall secretary from the 18th century with gray / cream painted finish, old
Category
18th Century European Old Antique Desk
Materials
Glass, Wood
1875 Documented Gillows of Lancaster Aesthetic Movement Dressing Table Libertys
By Gillows of Lancaster
London, Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
wouldn’t expect from a 145+ year old desk
Dimensions
Height 153cm top to bottom, 59.5cm to table top
Category
1870s English Victorian Old Antique Desk
Materials
Mirror, Oak
industrial desk lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
adjustable neck , enameled base , with brass neck , this is an old Bauhaus desk lamp
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Early 20th Century German Old Antique Desk
Materials
Metal
19th Century Swedish Table/Desk
Located in Brecht, BE
Lovely Swedish side table/small desk, rests of old paint.
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Old Antique Desk
Materials
Pine
Antique French Bookcase and Desk
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
right old paint patina about it and most importantly it functions as well today, as it did 200 years ago
Category
1820s French Restauration Old Antique Desk
old small writing table in walnut with drawer, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
old small table, writing desk with drawer, spiked legs, made of walnut wood in Italy, late 19th
Category
19th Century Italian Old Antique Desk
Materials
Walnut
Japanese Antique Desk Table 1912s-1930s Primitive Japandi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is an old Japanese desk.
It was made from the Taisho period to the early Showa period.
It was
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Early 20th Century Japanese Old Antique Desk
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Old Wooden Low Table / Coffee Table 1830s-1868s Wabi Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese desk.
In the Edo period, it was used by children to learn to read and
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Old Antique Desk
Materials
Wood
Original Antique Spanish Walnut Sofa Table or Desk
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
aprons, and a chunky, very sturdy base adding to it's already breathtaking charm. Our Old Plank Road in
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18th Century and Earlier Spanish Old Antique Desk
Materials
Walnut
17th Century Carved Oak Bible Reading Slope Desk on Stand
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
17th century carved oak bible reading slope desk on stand
This is a lovely old Bible box, the
Category
17th Century European Gothic Old Antique Desk
Antique Italian c1690-1730 Console Table, Desk, or Sofa Table
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
you and boy did this 300-year-old Italian, although it could be French table, ever speak to us
Category
1710s Italian Country Old Antique Desk
Materials
Oak
Antique French Barley Twist Oak Ladies Writing Desk, End Table or Side Table
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French barley twist side table, end table or small ladies writing desk with a drawer. Made
Category
1890s French Country Old Antique Desk
Materials
Oak
19th Century American Maple Work Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
front leg. Age appropriate overall wear with some old staining. Suitable for dining, desk, work, or
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19th Century American Industrial Old Antique Desk
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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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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, 2022Opinions 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, 2023What 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, 2024To 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, 2024How 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, 2024To 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, 2024To 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.
- What is an antique Davenport desk?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An 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, 2022A 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.
- What are antique desks called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What 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, 2024Yes, 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, 2024To 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, 2022To 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, 2021An 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, 2022A 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.
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