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Burled Wood Drop Front Secretaire and Matching Chair
Located in Bridport, CT
tufted back chair. Intricate carving on the back. This is a stunning mid-1800s or older desk, most
Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Old Antique Desk

Materials

Burl

Antique Burled Wood Drop Front Secretaire and Matching Chair
Burled Wood Drop Front Secretaire and Matching Chair

Burled Wood Drop Front Secretaire and Matching Chair

$3,800
Old Italian Desk
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Beautiful Italian desk with great age patina.
Category

19th Century Italian Old Antique Desk

Antique Old Italian Desk
Old Italian Desk

Old Italian Desk

$2,600
Old Chinese Lacquered Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Old Chinese hand-lacquered grey-celadon six-drawer desk.
Category

1920s Chinese Old Antique Desk

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Old Chinese Lacquered Desk
Old Chinese Lacquered Desk

Old Chinese Lacquered Desk

$5,500
Old metal desk from french post office
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
Metal desk in two colours. with an ajustable stool
Category

Early 20th Century French Old Antique Desk

Materials

Metal

Antique Old metal desk from french post office
Old metal desk from french post office

Old metal desk from french post office

$2,900
Old Louis XV Style Pickled Finish Wood Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
C. 1900 pickled wood Louis XV style desk. This is a very graceful desk, with three drawers in the
Category

Early 20th Century Old Antique Desk

Antique Old Louis XV Style Pickled Finish Wood Desk
Old Louis XV Style Pickled Finish Wood Desk

Old Louis XV Style Pickled Finish Wood Desk

$1,900
Antique French Pine Desk in Old Paint
Located in Port Chester, NY
Antique pine desk from France with one drawer. The old paint has wonderful wear. Some old scratches
Category

19th Century French Old Antique Desk

Materials

Pine

Antique French Pine Desk in Old Paint
Antique French Pine Desk in Old Paint

Antique French Pine Desk in Old Paint

$2,100
Antique Georgian English Lady s Desk Chair, Old Petit Point Seat
Located in Port Chester, NY
Very lovely and elegant mahogany lady's desk chair, perfect lines. Note the carved simple
Category

19th Century English Old Antique Desk

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Georgian English Lady s Desk Chair, Old Petit Point Seat
Antique Georgian English Lady s Desk Chair, Old Petit Point Seat

Antique Georgian English Lady s Desk Chair, Old Petit Point Seat

$695
Antique Mahogany Writing Box has secret compartments Early 19th Century
By David Edwards
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Majesty the Duke of York, & c. No21. King Street, Bloomsbury Square. Old Desks, Dressing Cases repaired
Category

19th Century British George IV Old Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Mahogany Writing Box has secret compartments Early 19th Century
Antique Mahogany Writing Box has secret compartments Early 19th Century

Antique Mahogany Writing Box has secret compartments Early 19th Century

$4,798
Baltic Birch Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A great old Swedish birch wood desk or writing table with black leather inset top and brass trimmed
Category

19th Century Swedish Old Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Baltic Birch Desk
Baltic Birch Desk

Baltic Birch Desk

$8,500
Nickel Plated Old Decorative SideTable
Located in Pasadena, CA
as seen in pictures says:Lund & Reynolds Keichley.Could be a great small desk.
Category

Early 20th Century British Old Antique Desk

Materials

Iron

Nickel Plated Old Decorative SideTable
Nickel Plated Old Decorative SideTable

Nickel Plated Old Decorative SideTable

$1,195
Old English Mahogany Library Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Old English mahogany library table with leather top. Regency style.
Category

1920s English Regency Old Antique Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Old English Mahogany Library Table
Old English Mahogany Library Table

Old English Mahogany Library Table

$5,600
George III Writing Table WIth Old Leather Top
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
overflows with creativity. Nicely patinated old leather top. 55 1/2" wide (without slides) 37" deep 30
Category

18th Century and Earlier English Old Antique Desk

Materials

Mahogany

George III Writing Table WIth Old Leather Top
George III Writing Table WIth Old Leather Top

George III Writing Table WIth Old Leather Top

$9,280
Late 19th Century Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A very well figured Late 19th Century mahogany Partners Desk with an old inset green leather top
Category

19th Century British Old Antique Desk

Late 19th Century Mahogany Partners Desk
Late 19th Century Mahogany Partners Desk

Late 19th Century Mahogany Partners Desk

$5,757
French Bankers Desk, Simple Farmhouse Style
Located in Southampton, NY
Classic Old Piece made of Walnut Measures 25 in from the floor to apron
Category

19th Century French Rustic Old Antique Desk

Materials

Walnut

French Bankers Desk, Simple Farmhouse Style
French Bankers Desk, Simple Farmhouse Style

French Bankers Desk, Simple Farmhouse Style

$3,850
19th Century Old Vienna Silver Chalice
Located in London, GB
A 19th century Old Vienna silver chalice. The materials are Old Vienna silver, enamel, agate and
Category

19th Century Austrian Old Antique Desk

Materials

Agate, Multi-gemstone, Silver, Enamel

19th Century Old Vienna Silver Chalice
19th Century Old Vienna Silver Chalice

19th Century Old Vienna Silver Chalice

$21,934
Copper Inkwell by Old Mission Kopperkraft
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautiful domed copper inkwell by the Old Mission Kopperkraft Studios of San Francisco; retains
Category

Early 20th Century American Old Antique Desk

Copper Inkwell by Old Mission Kopperkraft
Copper Inkwell by Old Mission Kopperkraft

Copper Inkwell by Old Mission Kopperkraft

$200
Walnut desk
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
3 drawer walnut desk with old leather top
Category

19th Century English Old Antique Desk

Walnut desk
Walnut desk

Walnut desk

$3,000
Fine Old Paris porcelain ink stand
Located in St. Louis, MO
A fine and important Old Paris porcelain ink stand, the elaborate handle with gothic finial
Category

19th Century French Old Antique Desk

Fine Old Paris porcelain ink stand
Fine Old Paris porcelain ink stand

Fine Old Paris porcelain ink stand

$6,500
Miniature Old Paris Handpainted Porcelain Clock with Gilt Mounts, circa 1920
Located in Redding, CA
A very sweet and fine Old Paris porcelain clock in wonderful working order all hand painted with
Category

1920s French Old Antique Desk

Miniature Old Paris Handpainted Porcelain Clock with Gilt Mounts, circa 1920
Miniature Old Paris Handpainted Porcelain Clock with Gilt Mounts, circa 1920

Miniature Old Paris Handpainted Porcelain Clock with Gilt Mounts, circa 1920

$1,795
Edwardian Partners Desk
Located in Seattle, WA
. Beautifully aged original leather desk top .Great old English library desk with wonderful patina and character.
Category

19th Century English Old Antique Desk

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Edwardian Partners Desk
Edwardian Partners Desk

Edwardian Partners Desk

$12,800
Old Paris Porcelain Mantel Clock
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A two piece Old Paris porcelain clock. The top half features a figurative group of a romantic
Category

19th Century French Old Antique Desk

Materials

Porcelain

Old Paris Porcelain Mantel Clock
Old Paris Porcelain Mantel Clock

Old Paris Porcelain Mantel Clock

$4,250
18th-19thc. French Provincial Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
French Provincial fruitwood three drawer and two door desk. Beautiful old patina. Finished on all
Category

18th Century and Earlier French Old Antique Desk

Materials

Fruitwood

18th-19thc. French Provincial Desk
18th-19thc. French Provincial Desk

18th-19thc. French Provincial Desk

$4,895
Regency Period Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A very finely figured late Regency period mahogany partners desk with an old, somewhat tired, green
Category

19th Century British Old Antique Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Period Mahogany Partners Desk
Regency Period Mahogany Partners Desk

Regency Period Mahogany Partners Desk

$15,765
Arts and Crafts Period Folk Art Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
Slant front desk with old green surface and multi cubby hole interior. Hand made, folk art styling
Category

Early 20th Century American Old Antique Desk

Materials

Pine, Glass

Arts and Crafts Period Folk Art Desk
Arts and Crafts Period Folk Art Desk

Arts and Crafts Period Folk Art Desk

$2,800
Perfectly Distressed c1900 Arts and Crafts Period 2-Drawer Desk
Located in New York, NY
painted a neutral old battleship grey color. This desk is solid, sturdy, and features details such as
Category

Early 20th Century American Old Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Perfectly Distressed c1900 Arts and Crafts Period 2-Drawer Desk
Perfectly Distressed c1900 Arts and Crafts Period 2-Drawer Desk

Perfectly Distressed c1900 Arts and Crafts Period 2-Drawer Desk

$2,200
Antique French Cherry Stretcher Base Writing Table, Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
With one side drawer, and one front drawer, old wood knobs. Desk has very good planking
Category

19th Century French Old Antique Desk

Materials

Cherry

Antique French Cherry Stretcher Base Writing Table, Drawers
Antique French Cherry Stretcher Base Writing Table, Drawers

Antique French Cherry Stretcher Base Writing Table, Drawers

$3,200
Antique French Cherry Writing Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
A charming desk, in old rustic cherry. In addition to old distress, the top has an old crack, which
Category

19th Century French Old Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique French Cherry Writing Table
Antique French Cherry Writing Table

Antique French Cherry Writing Table

$2,825
Antique Gold Diamond Boucheron Feather Dip Pen
By Boucheron
Located in Dublin, IE
Offering a very unusual piece:antique feather dip pen come with a large Boucheron box. Assume it made by the jeweller however we could not find any hallmark : beautifully crafted wi...
Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Old Antique Desk

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Gold Diamond Boucheron Feather Dip Pen
Antique Gold Diamond Boucheron Feather Dip Pen

Antique Gold Diamond Boucheron Feather Dip Pen

$1,722
XIXth Century Chinese Console-desk With Old Lacquer
Located in Paris, FR
Very rare Chinese console with old lacquer traces remaining on the top. Incredible patina in the
Category

19th Century Chinese Old Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

XIXth Century Chinese Console-desk With Old Lacquer
XIXth Century Chinese Console-desk With Old Lacquer

XIXth Century Chinese Console-desk With Old Lacquer

$4,156
Old French Notary or Bankers Desk Lamp, circa 1930
Located in Raalte, NL
Old French cast iron and adjustable Notary/Bankers desk lamp with enamel cap and marked Niam, first
Category

Early 20th Century Old Antique Desk

Materials

Iron

Old French Notary or Bankers Desk Lamp, circa 1930
Old French Notary or Bankers Desk Lamp, circa 1930

Old French Notary or Bankers Desk Lamp, circa 1930

$570
A great desk with a zinc top and old trestle base
Located in New York, NY
and functions quite well as a desk or work table.
Category

19th Century French Old Antique Desk

A great desk with a zinc top and old trestle base
A great desk with a zinc top and old trestle base

A great desk with a zinc top and old trestle base

$7,400
Writing Box by Edwards.
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
, Bloomsbury Square. Old Desks, Dressing Cases repaired. Inventor & Maker of the Patent Ink Stand." The
Category

19th Century British Old Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Writing Box by Edwards.
Writing Box by Edwards.

Writing Box by Edwards.

$1,165
Single Drawer Desk
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Small old painted desk in original white paint.English c 1890
Category

19th Century Old Antique Desk

Materials

Pine

Single Drawer Desk
Single Drawer Desk

Single Drawer Desk

$1,450
Dutch Bombe Desk
Located in High Point, NC
Worn and weathered 18th C. Dutch Bombe Desk with old chipping scrubbed off paint and brass hardware
Category

18th Century and Earlier Dutch Baroque Old Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Dutch Bombe Desk
Dutch Bombe Desk

Dutch Bombe Desk

$4,800
Antique French Secretaire Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French antique secretary desk in old oak which we have bleached and stripped to reveal the gorgeous
Category

18th Century and Earlier French Old Antique Desk

Antique French Secretaire Desk
Antique French Secretaire Desk

Antique French Secretaire Desk

$6,400
A Thomas Chippendale Document
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New York, NY
- 0 Pearls little cupboard in the old Desk. Secret drawer silver lables, Red Port & Lisbon E B
Category

18th Century and Earlier British Old Antique Desk

A Thomas Chippendale Document
A Thomas Chippendale Document

A Thomas Chippendale Document

$13,175
Chippendale Tiger Maple Desk with Bookcase, Newport, circa 1780
Located in Providence, RI
untouched and have an older surface. This desk has the famous pencil drawers with gracious swan neck
Category

1780s American Chippendale Old Antique Desk

Chippendale Tiger Maple Desk with Bookcase, Newport, circa 1780
Chippendale Tiger Maple Desk with Bookcase, Newport, circa 1780

Chippendale Tiger Maple Desk with Bookcase, Newport, circa 1780

$38,000
Early 20th Century California Arts and Crafts Library Table/Desk
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Walnut library table/desk from an old estate in San Francisco, California. Beautiful solid
Category

Early 20th Century American Old Antique Desk

Early 20th Century California Arts and Crafts Library Table/Desk
Early 20th Century California Arts and Crafts Library Table/Desk

Early 20th Century California Arts and Crafts Library Table/Desk

$11,000
Classical Secretaire Abatant
Located in Alexandria, VA
over desk compartment with three drawers below, ball feet, two columns, some replaced hardware
Category

Early 19th Century American American Classical Old Antique Desk

Classical Secretaire Abatant
Classical Secretaire Abatant

Classical Secretaire Abatant

$2,400
Bleached Oak Antique French Secretary, circa 1780
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Antique Secretary Desk in old french Oak wood which we have stripped and bleached. Beautiful
Category

18th Century and Earlier French Country Old Antique Desk

Materials

Oak

Bleached Oak Antique French Secretary, circa 1780
Bleached Oak Antique French Secretary, circa 1780

Bleached Oak Antique French Secretary, circa 1780

$6,000
Southern Secretary-Bookcase
Located in Alexandria, VA
This beautiful Hepplewhite piece is a glass-door bookcase over a butler’s desk. It was rescued
Category

18th Century and Earlier Old Antique Desk

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

Southern Secretary-Bookcase
Southern Secretary-Bookcase

Southern Secretary-Bookcase

$9,500
antique spanish farmhouse table
Located in L AMETLLA DE MAR, ES
, large center / library table, buffet server or old fashioned serving table, standing desk, or dining
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish French Provincial Old Antique Desk

Materials

Oak

antique spanish farmhouse table
antique spanish farmhouse table

antique spanish farmhouse table

$2,256
Small French Worktable, Early 20th Century
Located in L AMETLLA DE MAR, ES
bar counter, buffet server or old fashioned serving table, standing desk.
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Old Antique Desk

Materials

Walnut

Small French Worktable, Early 20th Century
Small French Worktable, Early 20th Century

Small French Worktable, Early 20th Century

$712
Dining Table with Folding Wings
Located in L AMETLLA DE MAR, ES
, buffet server or old fashioned serving table, standing desk.
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Old Antique Desk

Materials

Walnut

Dining Table with Folding Wings
Dining Table with Folding Wings

Dining Table with Folding Wings

$1,140
French Dining Table, Early 20th Century
Located in L AMETLLA DE MAR, ES
, buffet server or old fashioned serving table, standing desk.
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Old Antique Desk

Materials

Oak

French Dining Table, Early 20th Century
French Dining Table, Early 20th Century

French Dining Table, Early 20th Century

$1,009
Antique English Tortoise Shell Sterling Silver Paperweight
Located in San Marcos, CA
There are some reproductions of this old Victorian paperweight and desk clip being made, but this
Category

20th Century English Edwardian Old Antique Desk

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Tortoise Shell Sterling Silver Paperweight
Antique English Tortoise Shell Sterling Silver Paperweight

Antique English Tortoise Shell Sterling Silver Paperweight

$595
French Extendable Dining Table, Early 20th Century
Located in L AMETLLA DE MAR, ES
, buffet server or old fashioned serving table, standing desk. Small version round is 123 cm while with the
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Old Antique Desk

Materials

Oak

French Extendable Dining Table, Early 20th Century
French Extendable Dining Table, Early 20th Century

French Extendable Dining Table, Early 20th Century

$2,612
Gore Vidal s Personal Victorian Walnut Writing Desk
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
plus year old desk is clean ad ready for use. The leather top was replaced at some time in the past
Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Old Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Gore Vidal s Personal Victorian Walnut Writing Desk
Gore Vidal s Personal Victorian Walnut Writing Desk

Gore Vidal s Personal Victorian Walnut Writing Desk

$10,250
Rare Bronze Desk Tidy from old Pennsylvania Country Club front desk. Circa 1910
Located in Ambler, PA
Rare Bronze Desk Tidy from old Pennsylvania Country Club front desk. American. Circa 1910. Great
Category

1910s American Old Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

Rare Bronze Desk Tidy from old Pennsylvania Country Club front desk. Circa 1910
Rare Bronze Desk Tidy from old Pennsylvania Country Club front desk. Circa 1910

Rare Bronze Desk Tidy from old Pennsylvania Country Club front desk. Circa 1910

$2,950
Victorian Mahogany Writing Table by Wilkinson Son, 8 Old Bond Street
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
moulded edge above 2 frieze drawers (stamped on edge Wilkinson & Son, 8 Old Bond Street) fitted with
Category

1880s English Victorian Old Antique Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Writing Table by Wilkinson Son, 8 Old Bond Street
Victorian Mahogany Writing Table by Wilkinson Son, 8 Old Bond Street

Victorian Mahogany Writing Table by Wilkinson Son, 8 Old Bond Street

$2,645
18th Century Painted Italian Slant Front Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
An Italian 18th century slant front desk in old painted surface. The blue painted ground is
Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Neoclassical Old Antique Desk

18th Century Painted Italian Slant Front Desk
18th Century Painted Italian Slant Front Desk

18th Century Painted Italian Slant Front Desk

$5,500
American Chippendale Mahogany Slant Front Desk, circa 1780
Located in San Francisco, CA
A nice old American Chippendale slant front desk made in New England during the last quarter of the
Category

Late 18th Century American Chippendale Old Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

American Chippendale Mahogany Slant Front Desk, circa 1780
American Chippendale Mahogany Slant Front Desk, circa 1780

American Chippendale Mahogany Slant Front Desk, circa 1780

$2,950
French Dining Table, Early 20th Century
Located in L AMETLLA DE MAR, ES
, buffet server or old fashioned serving table, standing desk.
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Old Antique Desk

Materials

Oak

French Dining Table, Early 20th Century
French Dining Table, Early 20th Century

French Dining Table, Early 20th Century

$1,710
french farm table end XIX
Located in L AMETLLA DE MAR, ES
room table or wine bar counter, buffet server or old fashioned serving table, standing desk, or dining
Category

Late 19th Century French French Provincial Old Antique Desk

Materials

Oak

french farm table end XIX
french farm table end XIX

french farm table end XIX

$1,520
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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.
Questions About Old Antique Desk
  • How do I refinish an old metal desk?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How old does a rug have to be to be an antique?
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    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.
  • What is an old-fashioned writing desk called?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How can I tell how old my antique furniture is?
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    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.
  • How old is furniture called antique?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How can you tell how old an antique chair is?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How can you tell how old an antique ring is?
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    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.
  • What is an antique Davenport desk?
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    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.
  • What are antique desks called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
  • How old must furniture be to be considered antique?
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    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.
  • Are old antique clocks worth anything?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How much is my antique secretary desk worth?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
  • How do I know if my antique roll top desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
  • How do I know if my roll top desk is antique?
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    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.

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