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Rustic Antique French Rectangular Table in Oak and Walnut
Located in Schellebelle, BE
be used as a writing desk, Good, old bleached patina and antique warm and worn shine.
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1820s French Old Antique Desk

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Oak, Walnut

19th Century Swedish Provincial Gustavian Secretary Cabinet
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
doors opening to storage and old glass. Fall front desk with workspace and storage drawers, below two
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Old Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Painted Pine Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
taper slightly towards the foot. Great in a small kitchen or as a writing desk. In old worn Gustavian
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Late 19th Century Dutch Old Antique Desk

Materials

Pine

Japanese Antique Low Table"Fuzukue", Taisho Era 1912-1926 , Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
piece. Known as a 'fuzukue,' an old-style Japanese writing desk, it was traditionally used by people
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Old Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Wonderfully Cool Japanese Antique Black Wooden Low Table / Edo / 1780-1868
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old wooden desk made in the late Edo period in Japan. Since ancient times, Japan
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19th Century Japanese Edo Old Antique Desk

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Cedar

Antique Country French Provincial Fruitwood Farmhouse Table Kitchen Island
Located in Forney, TX
old world charm throughout, including evidence of old woodworm and filled restorations, typical wear
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Old Antique Desk

Materials

Fruitwood

Unique French Wooden Tambour Room Divider
By SNSA
Located in Peekskill, NY
the feel of an old roll top desk and looks to be 1920s. It's also a bit Arts and Crafts. That's
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Old Antique Desk

Antique Pine Farm Table with Single Drawer
Located in Round Top, TX
. This table can be used as an impressive dining table, long console or even writing table/desk. The old
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Early 19th Century Danish Old Antique Desk

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Wood, Pine

Japanese Antique Low Table / 1875 Meiji Old Desk / Coffee Table / Sofa Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
ancient times, Japanese people have been sitting in tatami rooms to eat and study, so such desks (tables
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Old Antique Desk

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Cedar

Mahogany Louis XVI Style Roll Top Desk Attributed to Jansen Finished Back
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
is very good for an over 100 year old desk.
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1920s French Louis XVI Old Antique Desk

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Carrara Marble

Old Painted Faux Marbleized Louis XV Style Desk
Located in Rochester, NY
Louis XV style painted and faux marbleized pine one drawer desk in nicely aged surface color to old
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Old Antique Desk

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Gesso, Pine

Old Vintage Oak Wood Desk Chair
By Industrial Design
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted vintage wooden rolling desk chair with adjustable back and seat height . The
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Old Antique Desk

Materials

Metal

Early 1900s Georgian Style Walnut Burl Inlaid Ladies Secretary Desk by Gillow
By Waring Gillow
Located in Lisse, NL
one of the drawer's handles is missing, but besides that, this 100+ year old desk is in excellent
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Old Antique Desk

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Brass

19th Century Pine Slant Top Lap Desk in Old Blue Paint
Located in Nantucket, MA
in original blue paint, with hinged top
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19th Century Old Antique Desk

Materials

Paint, Pine

Rare Old English Inlaid Crotch Mahogany "Carlton House" Writing Desk
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Fine and rare old English inlaid crotch mahogany "Carlton House" writing desk with pull-out tooled
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Late 19th Century English George III Old Antique Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Old English Inlaid Mahogany Leather Top Carlton House Style Desk
By Waring Gillow
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Rare and fine Old English inlaid mahogany leather top Carlton House desk; fitted drawers and pigeon
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Early 20th Century English George III Old Antique Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Sailing Ship Letter Opener, 1910s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
craftsmanship, elegance, and timeless style—an excellent addition to any collection, writing desk, or curated
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Old Antique Desk

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Bronze

French Louis XV Style Original Ebonized Desk
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
This is an extremely rare antique French desk, but not for the Louis XV Classic style, but rather
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1890s French Louis XV Old Antique Desk

18th to 19th Century American Walnut Parquetry Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
of the desk. Overall structurally sound and solid A fine old early American writing desk
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Late 18th Century American Old Antique Desk

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Walnut

Antique French Louis XVI Style Desk Unrestored and Beautiful
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French Louis XVI Style Desk, in a warm aged cherry color, that only decades of filtered
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1890s French Louis XVI Old Antique Desk

Masculine 19th Century Big and Roomy Roll Top Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classically masculine beautifully constructed big old oak roll top desk having double bases with
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19th Century American Old Antique Desk

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Oak

Exceptional Old Paris France Map from 1853 in a Hermès Leather Case
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare old map of Paris in 1853, coming back from very far ! A true piece of history Will come
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1850s French Old Antique Desk

Continental Neoclassical Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
desk has excellent old fruitwood color. Drawers have dove tail construction. There is a tooled leather
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19th Century European Neoclassical Old Antique Desk

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Leather, Fruitwood

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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Fruitwood

19th Century Enlish Victorian Corner Desk with Green Leather Top in Maple.
Located in Dallas, TX
An English Victorian birdseye maple corner desk with an old green leather top with large drawers
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Old Antique Desk

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Leather, Wood, Birdseye Maple

Antique French Louis XVI Style Desk Unrestored and in Virtually New Condition
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
(new old stock) 100-year-old gorgeous antique French desk, then you would be hard pressed to find a
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1910s French Louis XVI Old Antique Desk

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Cherry

Antique French Louis XVI Style Desk in Caribbean Mahogany Brass Trim Restored
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French Mahogany Louis XVI Style Desk that has just emerged from a multi-month thorough
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1850s French Louis XVI Old Antique Desk

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Brass

Japanese antique long desk / table , very rare, Taisho period(1920 s )Wabi-Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This product is a very old Japanese long desk, blending distinctive design with functional beauty
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Old Antique Desk

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Cedar

Antique French Walnut Ladies Writing Table or Small Desk with a Fabulous Patina
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Beautiful late 1700's or early 1800's French ladies writing table or petite desk. Would also make
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1810s French Country Old Antique Desk

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Walnut

White Painted Gustavian Style Table Writing Desk With One Drawer, circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
that may also serve as a writing desk. All old nicks, scratches, dings, cracks are a reflection of
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Old Antique Desk

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique French Walnut Side or Table or a Ladies Writing Desk Louis XV Style
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French Louis XV style petite writing desk, which was made from solid walnut and after 200
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1810s French Louis XV Old Antique Desk

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Walnut

French Ebonized Mahogany Antique Desk Chair with a Leather Seat Cushion
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French solid mahogany desk chair in a beautiful ebonized finish that lets the warm brown
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Early 20th Century French Old Antique Desk

Antique French Country Hand Painted Floral 3 Drawer Nightstands Side Tables
Located in Dayton, OH
A pair of early 20th century end tables. Reclaimed from an old desk. Feature a hand painted blue
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Early 20th Century American Country Old Antique Desk

Materials

Wood, Paint

Victorin Sabatier : Art Nouveau old gilt patinated bronze letter opener C.1900
By Victorin Sabatier
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Victorin Sabatier (1873-1922, France) : Art Nouveau old gilt patinated bronze letter opener Rare
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Old Antique Desk

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Bronze

Old Yellow Gold 18 Karat First Empire Needle Box
Located in Vannes, FR
Old Yellow Gold 18K First Empire needle box (1798-1809) Napoléon Bonaparte Hallmark and cock
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1790s French Empire Old Antique Desk

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large English Mahogany Partners Desk with Gilt-Tooled Brown Leather Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
classic old school English partners desk of impressive scale in substantially original condition. Fading
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19th Century English Georgian Old Antique Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

12 Drawers 2 Cupboard Victorian 1880 Double Sided Partner Desk Oxblood Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
naturally designed for two “Partners” to share, the style dates back to the old legal desks where the
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1880s English High Victorian Old Antique Desk

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Leather, Hardwood

19th Century French Walnut Inkwell with Cut-Glass Bottles and Letter Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
Add old-world elegance to your desk with this antique inkwell from France, circa 1860. The piece is
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Mid-19th Century French Old Antique Desk

Marble and Bronze Inkwell for Dog Club, Art Deco Period
Located in Dallas, TX
and computers, a desk with good old-fashioned ink and pen was required of any executive position, and
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1920s French Art Deco Old Antique Desk

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Marble, Bronze

Bureau Plat à TêTes De Guerriers Antiques
By Maison Mottheau et Fils
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
in Denmark; during restoration of this desk, an old newspaper clipping was found to the underside of
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19th Century French Louis XV Old Antique Desk

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Old Table Desk Keyaki Wood Primitive
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is a small table from the Taisho period. The understated design is simple and cute. It has one drawer. The material is zelkova wood. The wood grain of the top plate is beaut...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Old Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Vintage Beacon Hill Old Colony Federal Mahogany Tambour Door Secretary Desk
By Beacon Hill
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Beacon Hill Old Colony Federal Mahogany Tambour Door Secretary Desk. Item features a 3 part
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Early 20th Century Unknown Federal Old Antique Desk

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Mahogany

Japanese Old Low Table 1860-1920s/Antique Desk Sofa Table Coffee Table Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This desk was made in Japan from the latter half of the Edo period to the Meiji period. In old
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Old Antique Desk

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Chestnut

Old Japanese simple Desk "1868-1912" Meiji Period Antique Table or Low Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
imitate. This desk was made in the latter half of the Meiji period (1868 to 1912) in Japan. In old Japan
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Old Antique Desk

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Cedar

Old Japanese Desk Edo Period 1700s-1800s Zelkova Antique Table or Low Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A desk made in the middle to late Edo period in Japan. In old Japan, people used to sit on the
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18th Century Japanese Edo Old Antique Desk

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Other

Japanese Antique Desk 1937s Rustic Japandi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is an old Japanese desk. It was made in 1937. The thick top plate gives it a solid feel. The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Old Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Swedish 19th Century Painted Table or Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century large Swedish painted table or desk in old brilliant blue patina with one drawer and
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Early 19th Century Swedish Old Antique Desk

Materials

Pine

Antique French Desk or Side Chair, circa 1800s
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Beautifully crafted antique French desk chair assembled using square wooden pegs and although you
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Early 1900s French Louis XIII Old Antique Desk

Antique French Kitchen Island, Desk or Work Table
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
for a very long time, because faking old marble is really tough. Could have been a desk at a hotel
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Early 1900s French Country Old Antique Desk

Japanese antique, black low desk/fuzukue, Meiji era , Wabisabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese antique called a 'fuzukue,' which is an old-style Japanese writing desk
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Old Antique Desk

Materials

Cedar, Pine

Antique Painted French Side Table or End Table in Old Distressed Paint, C1900
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French side table, end table or small writing desk in old crumbly paint. Two convenient
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Early 1900s French Country Old Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique French Mahogany Game Table and Petite Woman s Writing Desk or Table
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
top with gilding for when you chose to have a writing desk and finally, there is a faux mahogany
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1910s French Empire Old Antique Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Small Desk or Cabinet Sized Bronze Bust of President Theodore Teddy Roosevelt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine old or antique desk sized bronze bust. Depicting Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt, the 26th
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Early 20th Century American Old Antique Desk

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Bronze

1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi urushi low writing desk primitive tea table
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
156 to 159 years-old antique low writing desk with 2 drawers. product of Keio period (1865-1868
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Old Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Exhibition Stand, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
exceptional durability and beauty. Originally used as an old Japanese study desk, this table has developed a
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Early 20th Century Meiji Old Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Low Table / 1868-1920 / Meiji Era / Coffee Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese study desk or a desk table used in shops. In Japan, low tables like this
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Old Antique Desk

Materials

Cedar

19th Century Louis XVI half cabinet with Chinese lacquer
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
cabinetmakers had the idea of ​​cutting these lacquer panels to place them on Western furniture: desks, old
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1850s French Louis XVI Old Antique Desk

Materials

Rosewood

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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.

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.
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  • 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 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 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 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 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.