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Chinese Twisted Rootwood Brush Pot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot was a fixture of every traditional scholars' desk. This small wooden brush pot from the late
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Wooden Antique Desk

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Burl

Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot was a fixture of every traditional scholars' desk. This wooden brush pot from the mid-19th
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Organic Modern Wooden Antique Desk

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Burl

Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot was a fixture of every traditional scholars' desk. This wooden brush pot from the late 19th
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Wooden Antique Desk

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Burl

Vintage Carpentry Woodworking Pine Workbench Table
Located in Forney, TX
dining table or sideboard server, wooden writing desk, oversized hall console, or potting bench placed on
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Early 20th Century Industrial Wooden Antique Desk

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Steel, Iron

19th Century Portrait of a Gentleman Painting Oil on Canvas Lombard School
Located in Milan, IT
sheets placed on a wooden writing desk. The determined gaze, directed at the observer and the refined
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19th Century Italian Wooden Antique Desk

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Canvas

Antique Wooden Carved Horse Paper Weight, circa 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A great wooden carved head of a horse. It is mounted on a wooden base - usable as desk decoration
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Wooden Antique Desk

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Walnut

Antique Art Deco Hand Carved Wooden Seal, Sea Lion Table or Desk Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
lamp you can create a wonderful atmosphere on your desk or on a table in a corner in one of your other
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

Italian Double Wooden Desk with Pigeonholes from 19th Century
Located in Florence, IT
Italian double wooden desk with pigeonholes from 19th century, the writing top could be lift to
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1890s Italian Louis XIV Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

1920 s Red and Blue Wooden Desk
Located in Brno, CZ
This is a recently restored wooden desk believed to be designed in the 1920’s, with the red and
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1920s Czech Art Deco Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

19th Century Italian Wooden Desk for Ham Processing, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century Italian wooden desk for Ham Processing, 1890s.
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1890s Italian Industrial Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

20th Century Wooden Writing Desk
Located in Livingston, NJ
Antique partner's desk with drawers on both side. One side that has functioning drawers and the
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Early 20th Century Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

19th Century French Black Lacquered Wooden Writing Desk with Leather Top
Located in Florence, IT
French wooden writing desk with extendable side parts, leather top and draws with central closing
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1890s French Victorian Wooden Antique Desk

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Brass

Biedermeier Desk with Extension, Polished Mahogany, Dark, Wooden, circa 1840
By Biedermeier
Located in Krakow, małopolskie
decoration of the desk is a long, central drawer integrated into a veneered top, supported on slim turned
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1840s Polish Biedermeier Wooden Antique Desk

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Mahogany

Louis XV Small Desk
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare small desk, wooden shape of finely decorated with mouldings and sculptured beech.
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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Wooden Antique Desk

Mission Desk with Single Drawer
Located in Tucson, AZ
Wooden mission desk with single drawer.
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Early 1900s Mission Wooden Antique Desk

Lombard Inlaid 19th Century Desk
Located in Moncalvo, IT
Beautiful Lombard walnut desk with various wooden inlays, finished on the back too with the same
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19th Century Italian Directoire Wooden Antique Desk

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Walnut

Wooden Art Deco Letter Opener by Willem Raedecker
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Wooden letter opener in the shape of an animal figure by Willem Raedecker was a craftsmen who hand
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Wooden Antique Desk

Regency Yellow Painted Wooden and Faux Bamboo Writing Table
Located in Tarbert, Argyll and Bute
Regency yellow painted and decorated writing table with faux bamboo legs and two drawers.
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1820s English Regency Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

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

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Wood

Late 18th Century Brass Standish on Wooden Base
Located in Woodbury, CT
English or Spanish Standish is fitted with three barrel-shaped containers with lidded tops possessing acorn finials comprising an inkwell, sander, and sealing wax container resting o...
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Late 18th Century European Wooden Antique Desk

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Brass

Nice French Louis XVI Small Wooden Lion Pendule, circa 1770
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A nice French Louis XVI small wooden lion Pendule, circa 1770. Above the movement some goats of
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18th Century French Louis XVI Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

Original Prie-Dieu 1920s
Located in Lábatlan, HU
small, ornamental wooden desk furnished with a thin, sloping shelf for books or hands, and a kneeler.
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1920s Hungarian Rustic Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

Antique Small Secretary Desk in Wood
Located in Bruttisellen, CH
Very fine antique wooden secretary desk, in style of George III period, circa 1810. Slant lid with
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Early 19th Century European George III Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

Rare "John ILD" Shelving Unit with desk by Philippe Starck for Disform, 1977
By Disform, Philippe Starck
Located in București, B
lacquered wooden shelves and a desk. It’s a modular design. A double version of this shelving unit without
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1890s French Post-Modern Wooden Antique Desk

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Metal

19th Century, English Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
An English wooden desk from the 19th century. This English writing desk is constructed from lathed
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19th Century British Victorian Wooden Antique Desk

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Hardwood

Antique Country French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden desk from France, produced circa 1880. A vintage writing desk perfect for the modern
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Late 19th Century French Country Wooden Antique Desk

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Metal

Charles X Wooden Desk Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Charles X wooden desk table, 19th century.  
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19th Century French Charles X Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

French Small Size Three-Drawer Wooden Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French early 20th century wooden desk or table of small size made of fruitwood (very likely maple
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Early 20th Century French Wooden Antique Desk

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Fruitwood

19th Century French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden desk from 19th century France. The lower portion of this exquisitely crafted desk is
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19th Century French French Provincial Wooden Antique Desk

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Oak

19th Century French Wooden Desk Organizer
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden desk organizer created in 19th century France. Ornate, tidy, and presenting a collected
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19th Century French French Provincial Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

19th Century French Wooden Desk Organizer
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th century French wooden desk organizer exemplifies functional craftsmanship with its simple
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19th Century French Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

19th Century French Wooden Desk Organizer
Located in High Point, NC
Transform your workspace with the understated elegance of this 19th-century French wooden desk
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19th Century French Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

Turn of the Century French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
Combining grace and practicality, this vintage wooden desk reeks of period appeal. Made in France
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Early 1900s French Country Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

19th Century French Wooden Desk Organizer
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th-century French wooden desk organizer is an artifact that exudes timeless elegance and
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19th Century French Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

19th Century French Wooden Desk Organizer
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th-century French wooden desk organizer is a remarkable piece of functional antique decor
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19th Century French Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

Italian antique rectangular wooden desk with drawer, 1750s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique rectangular wooden desk with drawer, 1750s Desk or writing table with a rectangular
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1750s Italian Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

Early 20th Century French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
Step into a bygone era of elegance and utility with this Early 20th Century French Wooden Desk
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Early 20th Century French Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

1820s French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
An antique wooden desk from France, produced circa 1820. This white painted desk features three
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1820s French French Provincial Wooden Antique Desk

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Brass

Vintage Wooden Desk Side Table
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Wooden desk from the 1940s. Aesthetic and practical thanks to its large drawer, it will be
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Early 20th Century French Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

19th Century French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden writing desk from 19th century France. The top of this desk opens up to reveal three
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19th Century French French Provincial Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

Turn of the Century French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
The unique design of this vintage wooden writing desk combines a distinguished character with
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

Antique Women s Wooden Desk, France, circa 1880
Located in Chorzów, PL
Women's desk, made in France in circa 1880. Good condition. Currently under renovation. Wood: oak
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1880s French Louis XIII Wooden Antique Desk

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Oak

19th Century Belgian Wooden Desk with Vitrine Gallery
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden writing table created in 19th century Belgium. With dazzlingly shaped legs and a dark warm
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19th Century Belgian Country Wooden Antique Desk

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Glass, Hardwood

Small Wooden Desk-top Perpetual Calendar, c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous Edwardian desk-top perpetual calendar; The calendar is operated by turning the keys each
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

Turn of the Century French Patinated Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
desk space. Narrow cupboards on the sides of the cabinet open with lock and key. With its air of
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Early 1900s French Rustic Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

19th Century Antique Veneered Wooden Desk Curves Bronzes, Leather Carpet, France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique important veneered wooden desk and decorated on all sides, with wavy curves, bronzes and
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Mid-19th Century Wooden Antique Desk

1820s Swedish Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden cabinet created in 1820s Sweden. Tall, slender, and painted in an inviting reddish ochre
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1820s Swedish Gustavian Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

Rare Hand Carved Wooden Desk-Top Perpetual Calendar c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
One of the finest desk calendars we have ever come across; it has been beautifully hand carved to
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1890s English Late Victorian Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

French 1740s Period Louis XV Wooden Desk with Two Drawers and Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period wooden writing table with two drawers, cabriole legs and scalloped apron
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

French Neo-Renaissance Hand-Carved Wooden Desk Henri II Style circa 1870 France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Important neo renaissance oak desk from the second half of the 19th century. The lower part
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19th Century French Renaissance Revival Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

Primitive / Country Style Wooden School Desk / Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique Primitive country / farm style wooden desk / school table with a single drawer. Incredible
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Early 20th Century American Country Wooden Antique Desk

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Metal

Renaissance Revival Wooden Desk Top or Jewelry Box in Walnut
Located in New York, NY
A very nicely done desk or dresser top box. Made from carved walnut and retaining the original
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1890s North American Renaissance Revival Wooden Antique Desk

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Walnut

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

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Teak

Rustic Wood Table Desk, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Small rustic wooden desk table with a belt drawer.
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Early 20th Century French Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

19th Century Louis Phillipe Bureau Plat Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Lovely walnut wooden desk with tapered chamfered legs, leather insert top with gilding along the
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19th Century Wooden Antique Desk

1900s French Bleached Oak Desk
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden desk created in 1900s France. Neatly composed, highly functional and understated, this
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Early 1900s French Country Wooden Antique Desk

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Brass

1900s French Bleached Oak Desk
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden desk made in France, circa 1900. This desk is composed of a lower shelf, two drawers, and
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Wooden Antique Desk

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Oak

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Wooden Antique Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal wooden antique desk for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every wooden antique desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect wooden antique desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A wooden antique desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Industrial and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Columbus Volksglobus, Kahn Frères Bruxelles and Paris MFG Co. each produced at least one beautiful wooden antique desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Wooden Antique Desk?

A wooden antique desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,371, while the lowest priced sells for $45 and the highest can go for as much as $28,900.
Questions About Wooden Antique Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique wooden bowls were used in either storing or serving food. Wooden bowls were also preferred for bread making, as the wood held the heat that was generated by the fermenting yeast. You’ll find a variety of antique wooden bowls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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.