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Georgian Style English Partners Desk.
Located in Middleburg, VA
Georgian Style English Partners Desk. Made of pine with inlaid tooled leather top with three
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Early 20th Century English Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Pine

Grand French Louis XV Style Walnut Partner s Desk with Marquetry Inlay
Located in Birmingham, AL
A grand French Louis XV style partner's desk handcrafted of solid walnut with a bevelled edge
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Styles Of Antique Desks

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Fruitwood, Walnut

19th Century Louis XVI Style Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A nice small 19th century Louis XVI style desk, made of mahogany with dovetail construction. Marble
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Desks

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Marble

Chippendale Style Walnut Pedestal Partners Desk
By Maple Co.
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An exceptional quality 19th century, Chippendale style, Walnut pedestal partners desk, of good bold
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Late 19th Century English Chippendale Styles Of Antique Desks

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Walnut

French Louis XV Style Mahogany Drop-Front Secretary with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Louis XV style drop-front secretary desk. The desk features beautiful mahogany wood
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Styles Of Antique Desks

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Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany

A Very Handsome, Early 19th C. Swedish Baroque Style Bleached Wood Table or Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish early 19th century Baroque style table or desk of bleached wood and darker painted
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19th Century Swedish Baroque Styles Of Antique Desks

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Wood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Bonheur du Jours Desks with Vernis Martin Decorations
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very unusual French 19 century Louis XVI style Bonheur du Jours Desks with Vernis Martin
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19th Century French Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Desks

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Bronze

19th Century French Directoire Style Leather Top Desk
Located in Southampton, NJ
Directoire style desk hand-crafted of solid mahogany or cherrywood features three dovetailed
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Late 19th Century French Directoire Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Directoire Style Leather Top Desk
Located in Southampton, NJ
Directoire style desk hand-crafted of solid mahogany or cherrywood features three dovetailed
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Late 19th Century French Directoire Styles Of Antique Desks

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Brass

Antique 18th Century French Directoire Style Cylinder Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 42 3/4in W: 36 1/2in D: 20 3/4in This antique 18th century French Directoire style
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18th Century French Directoire Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Pine Desk
Located in London, GB
with a dark green laminate top, in the style of a similar desk from the same period by Martin Nyrop for
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Early 20th Century Danish Romantic Styles Of Antique Desks

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Laminate, Pine

French Country Walnut Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
An original Empire style school desk made of walnut with one dovetailed drawer and pegged
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19th Century French Styles Of Antique Desks

Louis XVI Writing Desk
Located in Austin, TX
French Louis XVI style desk of mahogany, finished with a museum quality French polish. The desk is
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1920s French Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Desks

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Brass

Office of Slope, Louis XV Style, Antique of 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Office of slope, Louis XV style, veneer of precious wood, Antique of 19th century, Napoleon III.
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19th Century French Louis XV Styles Of Antique Desks

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Rosewood

Louis XVI Leather Top Desk
Located in Austin, TX
French antique Louis XVI style grey/green patina desk of solid cherry wood with original gold
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Leather Top Desk
Located in Austin, TX
French antique Louis XVI style ebonized desk of solid mahogany with original gold embossed leather
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Desks

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Gold Leaf, Brass

French Empire Polished Mahogany Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Antique French Empire style desk of solid mahogany, finished with a lustrous French polish and
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Early 1900s French Empire Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze

Louis Quinze Style Bureau Plat, France, Second Half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large bureau plat in Louis Quinze style with espagnolettes of gilded bronze on the legs and north
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19th Century French Louis XV Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze

French Regence Style Bureauplat Manner of Francois Linke
By François Linke
Located in Manhasset, NY
An exceptional French Regence style rosewood bureauplat, early 1900s, the embossed leather top with
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Early 20th Century French Styles Of Antique Desks

Antique Louis XV “Bureau Plat” Desk
Located in Austin, TX
French antique Louis XV style bureau plat desk made of rosewood that has been ebonized and finished
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1880s French Louis XV Styles Of Antique Desks

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Brass, Bronze

Leather Topped Louis XVI Writing Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Writing table desk in the Louis XVI style made of mahogany. The desk has been ebonized and finished
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI French Antique Writing Desk
Located in Austin, TX
French Louis XVI style writing desk made of solid wood construction; primarily cherry wood. It has
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1920s French Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Napoleon III Style Brass Marquetry and Mother of Pearl Inkwell
Located in LEGNY, FR
19th century Napoleon III style inkwell. Blackened wood, brass marquetry and mother of pearl
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1850s French Napoleon III Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI-Style Bureau Plat of Plum Pudding Mahogany
Located in Dallas, TX
a Louis XVI-style bureau plat of plum pudding mahogany, having a rectangular top with an inset
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze

Exquisite Bonheur Du Jour in Style of Jean Henri Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Essex, MA
Rosewood and Bronze Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour or Ladies Writing Desk with Pullout Writing Slide in
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19th Century French Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Very Big 19th Century Anglo-Indian Desk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
style. These types of desks were made locally for the English administrators, who had their seat in
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Early 1900s Indian Campaign Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Teak

French Antique Louis XVI Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Antique French Louis XVI style writing desk of solid mahogany with a lustrous French polish finish
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

John D. Rockefeller Style Extra Grade Wooten Desk with Outstanding Provenance
Located in Dallas, TX
. Rockefeller style extra grade desk because of the incised carvings on the burled portions and the elaborate
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Late 19th Century American High Victorian Styles Of Antique Desks

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Gold Plate

Louis XVI Style French Provincial Desk Commode
Located in Hixson, TN
An elegant Louis XVI style white oak provincial desk commode. This piece is decorated with amazing
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19th Century French Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Desks

Carved Antique Library Table Desk with White Paint
Located in Round Top, TX
compliments the Danish styling of this late 19th century desk. The warm dark wood is exposed where the paint
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Early 20th Century Danish Styles Of Antique Desks

Art Deco Period Chair, Style Of Ruhlmann
Located in Doylestown, PA
) with decorative brass nailheads. Style of Ruhlmann, circa 1925, French. Would make a great desk chair.
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Early 20th Century French Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Continental Baroque Style Tall Chest or Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
drawer opening to reveal a fold-down desk/dressing area with 8 drawers, one a writing drawer with secret
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19th Century French Baroque Revival Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century French Charles X Style Sycamore Veneer and Leather Desk, 1890s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful and rare French desk made with Sycamore veneer, Charles X style. The top of the desk is
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19th Century French Charles X Styles Of Antique Desks

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Leather, Sycamore

Fine Georgian Style Burl Walnut Partners Desk with Gilt Tooled Leather Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine quality English Georgian style partners desk of serpentine form, the claret colored gilt
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Leather Top English Writing Desk With Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
There is a reserved elegance to this mahogany writing desk from England. The clean lines, slightly
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Early 20th Century English Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood, Mahogany

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Style Commode Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning Louis Philippe style mahogany commode with a fold-down secretary desk housed in its top
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Louis XV-Style Bureau Plat from the Third Quarter of the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Louis XV-style double-sided bureau plat, very high-quality with a rosewood veneer, circa 1870
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1870s French Louis XV Styles Of Antique Desks

Pair of Georgian Style Leather Gainsborough Library Chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of Georgian style leather Gainsborough, library chairs antique armchairs, having deep buttoned
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Styles Of Antique Desks

Oak Dickens Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
'Dickens' style desk of typical form with 4 small drawers to each side of a sloping writing surface
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19th Century English Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Vintage 3-Drawer English Mahogany Writing Desk with Green Leather Top
Located in Round Top, TX
There is a reserved elegance to this mahogany writing desk from England. The clean lines, slightly
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Early 20th Century English Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Vintage 3-Drawer English Mahogany Writing Desk with Green Leather Top
Located in Round Top, TX
There is a reserved elegance to this mahogany writing desk from England. The clean lines, slightly
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Early 20th Century English Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Table, Office from the Beginning of the 19th Century, Louis XV Style in Blackene
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Table, office from the beginning of the 19th century, Louis XV style in blackened wood, very
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1860s French Louis XV Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Inlaid Brass Boulle Rosewood English Regency Cylinder Roll Desk with Leather Top
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
inlay in the style of Andre Boulle, this desk is a handsome addition to you office or livinroom area
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1840s English Regency Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Viennese Secessionist Armchair in the Style of Joseph Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Viennese Secessionist Armchair in the style of Joseph Hoffmann.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Oak

Superb Bronze Mounted French Louis XV Kingwood Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb French Louis XV style desk of smaller size. The desk features a gorgeous kingwood
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1920s French Louis XV Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Louis XVI Style Bronze and Vernis Martin Bonheur Du Jours, P.E Guerin NY
By Bailey, Banks Biddle, P. E. Guerin
Located in Queens, NY
A fabulous pair of Louis XVI style bronze, Vernis Martin, and marquetry Bonheur Du Jours, (Desks
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19th Century American Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze

Handsome Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
A handsome Early Georgian-style pedestal desk crafted of beautiful mahogany with a leather top and
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19th Century British Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th Century Walnut Louis XVI-Style Commode Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
to a desk, four smaller drawers and a cubby complete the workspace when this topmost drawer is laid
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19th Century French Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Louis XIV Leather Top Carved Parquetry Oak Eight-Leg Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
adorns a rich walnut patina, with gilt bronze accents throughout. The wide Louis XIV style desk has
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Patinated Regency Style Leather Upholstered Armchairs / Lounge, Bronze
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Patinated Regency Style Leather Upholstered Armchairs Fantastic patina on this pair of
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1890s English Regency Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th Century Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Bureau Plat
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
bureau plat in Louis XV style. The desk of the finest quality with a beautifully tooled skiver, framed by
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Leather

Louis XVI Style Clock of the XIXth Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XVI style clock of the XIXth Century Important clock of the XIXth century of Louis XVI
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19th Century French Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chippendale Desk Serpentine Pedestal 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Mahogany Chippendale Style Desk of Serpentine Form. Circa 1880 The Desk Stands Upon Typical
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1880s Chippendale Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th Century Louis XVI Desk
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Louis XVI style Desk is made of mahogany and a wonderful brown leather top which is in good
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Italian Venetian Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Burl Cabinet with Writing Desk
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Delicious Italian Venetian Louis XV style cabinet 1910s. Particular rounded and wavy shape. Made of
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1910s Italian Louis XV Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Burl

Early 19th Century French Directoire Style Inlaid Cherry Commode Fitted Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An early-19th century French cherrywood Directoire commode with lovely colour and patina. Its pleasing proportions and simple lines are accented with inlaid ebony stringing, includin...
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Early 19th Century French Directoire Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Cherry

Antique Scottish or English Campaign Butler s Desk Chest of Drawers
Located in Centennial, CO
An elegant and functional antique Scottish or English campaign style butler's desk chest of drawer
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Early 20th Century British Campaign Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

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Styles Of Antique Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of styles of antique desks available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct styles of antique desks — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of styles of antique desks available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Styles of antique desks bearing Louis XV or Louis XVI hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Styles of antique desks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Gillows of Lancaster London, Bailey, Banks Biddle and Coduri of Lyon, France are consistently popular.

How Much are Styles Of Antique Desks?

Styles of antique desks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,900, while the lowest priced sells for $239 and the highest can go for as much as $69,000.
Questions About Styles Of Antique Desks
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Mission style desks feature sturdy slats and stable legs. Although mission furniture is often made from oak, it comes in a variety of other wood types, as well. The straight lines of this furniture style are known for highlighting the natural grains in the wood. Shop a range of antique and vintage mission style desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.