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English Victorian Oak Lap Desk Box
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian oak and walnut trim lap desk box with nail head and brass filigree design.  
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Victorian Oak Lap Desk Box
English Victorian Oak Lap Desk Box
H 8 in W 13 in D 11.5 in
Traveling Desk Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Traveling desk box from Georgian England. With Italiante metal carrying handle and lock, hand
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1820s English Early Victorian Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Traveling Desk Box
Traveling Desk Box
H 10 in W 22.5 in D 18 in
19th Century European Inlaid Decorative Lap Desk Box
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is an exquisite, 19th Century European lap desk box with abalone and wood inlay. Brass
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Desk Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English early 19th-century dark wooden desk box. Featuring a thin wide drawer with bead-shaped
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1830s English William IV Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century English Desk Box
19th Century English Desk Box
H 3 in W 9 in D 6 in
Antique English Regency Rosewood Travelling Lap Desk Box, Circa 1830
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Regency rosewood travelling lap desk box, circa 1830.
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19th Century English Regency Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Savannah, GA
Large size English Regency mahogany travelling sloped lap desk/ box with original brass corner
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Early 1800s English Regency Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Walnut Tea Caddy Small Desk Box Victorian with Dovetail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English walnut tea caddy small desk box Victorian with Dovetail. Item features dovetailed
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19th Century Victorian Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Antique Verger's Desk Box, English, Oak, Ecclesiastic, Bible Case, William III
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique verger's desk box. An English, oak ecclesiastical bible case, dating to the
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Late 17th Century British Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Oak

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Sloped Lap Desk Box, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
English Regency mahogany travelling sloped lap desk box with brass corner mounts and handles, 19th
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19th Century English Regency Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian 1880 Oval Desk Box in .925 Sterling Silver with Brown Faux Tortoise
Located in Miami, FL
A Victorian oval desk box. Beautiful and very attractive desk box, created in London England
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Desk Box or Jewelry Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period bronze doré and inlaid abalone cigarette box, desk box, or jewelry box
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Bronze

c. 1865 French Napoleon III Table Top Writing Desk Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
French, circa 1865, Napoleon III table top writing desk box. Burl amboyna, ebony & boulle inlays
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Velvet, Burl

Victorian Tortoise Shell Desk Box W/ 3 Italian Faux Tortoise Leather Books
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Holiday Gift Idea! This is a late 19th century English tortoise shell desk box paired with a set of
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Leather, Paper

Ronson Art Metal Works 1920 Very Rare Art Deco Sterling Silver Plate Desk Box
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco desk box designed by Ronson. An exceptional and very rare desk box, created in New Jersey
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Vintage Boho Zig Zag Inlay Burl Wood Writing Desk Box
Located in west palm beach, FL
An extraordinary vintage Boho writing desk in a box. Chic Burl wood construction with gorgeous
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century English Regency traveling lap writing desk with original brass corner mounts and
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1810s English Regency Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Brass

17th Century, Charles I, Inlaid & Carved Oak Desk Box, Circa 1640
Located in Leominster, GB
The top board bearing marquetry-inlaid initials ‘MA’, the slope with further marquetry-inlaid flowers and meandering foliage, enclosing an interior with a shelf, the end boards boldl...
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17th Century English Jacobean Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Oak

Rare Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Desk Box Early 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A rare antique Chinese red lacquer desk box of cove sided rectangular base with three lidded
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Antique English Victorian Burl Walnut Small Lap Desk Box with Fitted Interior
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Burl Walnut Small Lap Desk with Fitted Interior. Item features working
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19th Century Victorian Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Specimen Collector's Chest of Drawers, French, Walnut Desk Box, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
executive desk box, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Exceptional figuring and fine colour enhance
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Desk Boxes

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Walnut

Silver Repousse Box
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted 19th century Victorian silver repousse desk box with swirl, flower and lattice
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19th Century English Antique Desk Boxes

Silver Repousse Box
Silver Repousse Box
H 3 in W 12.5 in D 5 in
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning antique bronze desk box, jewelry box, or decorative box featuring Zodiac designs By
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Box, circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous bronze desk box, jewelry box, or decorative box featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze Graduate pattern desk box, jewelry box, or decorative box with verdigris
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco 'Zodiac' Bronze Doré Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous bronze doré desk box, jewelry box, or decorative box featuring Zodiac designs By
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Zodiac Bronze Doré Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze desk box, jewelry box, or decorative box featuring Zodiac designs
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Zodiac Bronze Doré Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze desk box, jewelry box, or decorative box featuring Zodiac designs
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Doré Cigar Box, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique cedar-lined gilt bronze desk box or cigar box featuring Greek key designs By
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Fine Antique Regency Rosewood Inlaid Brass Campaign Writing Box Desk Slope 1830
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine quality Rosewood & inlaid brass Campaign writing desk box, circa 1830. The box made
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1830s English Campaign Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Brass

Otis Elgin Craft 1928 Art Deco Desk Cigarette Box And Lighter In Lacquered Steel
By Elgin American Mfg Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Machine Age desk box. This combine a double cigarette smokers box with a removable lighter
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Rare Antique Regency Travelling Writing Box, English c 1810-1820
Located in Kastrup, DK
A rare Regency writing desk box made in solid ebony. Original leather with natural age-related
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Five-Piece Desk Accessory Set
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
holder or picture frame, large inkwell, pen tray, desk box, and rocker blotter. By Tiffany Studios
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Cigar Box, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique cedar-lined gilt bronze desk box or cigar box featuring Zodiac designs By
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Humidor Box With Fox Hunt Scene
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze cedar-lined desk box or cigar
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Pen Tray Desk Accessory, circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
patina from age. Matching desk accessories including an inkwell, calendar holder, desk box, and rocker
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Lion Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early-1900s. These boxes which Daguet often further embellished
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Brass, Iron

Art Nouveau Repousse Stork Box by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early-1900s
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Stone, Enamel, Brass, Iron

Art Nouveau Basilisk Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early-1900s
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Steel

Art Nouveau Byzantine Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early-1900s
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Steel, Brass

Art Nouveau Repousse "Box of Madness" by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
interior spaces. Daguet’s finely-worked repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Brass, Steel

Art Nouveau Animal Husbandry Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early-1900s. These boxes which Daguet often further embellished
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique French Belle Epoch Burlwood Revolving Door Decorative Box
Located in Forney, TX
in stunning rich briar elm burlwood, the half-moon shaped bentwood revolving door table or desk box
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Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Art Nouveau Scorpion Fish Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early-1900s
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Art Nouveau Circular Repoussé Box with Crab by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early-1900s
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Art Nouveau Owl Repoussé Box with Moonstones by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early-1900s. These boxes which Daguet often further embellished
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Zinc

Art Nouveau Circular Repoussé Box with Scorpion Fish by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early-1900s
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Edwardian 1905 Desk Matches Box in Bronze and Crocodile Leather
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian desk matches box with crocodile leather. Beautiful and very unusual box, created in
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Sea Battle Repoussé Box with Moonstones by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
interior spaces. Daguet’s finely-worked repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Copper, Steel

Art Nouveau Firebirds Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
interior spaces. Daguet’s finely-worked repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Brass, Steel

Victorian Edwardian 1900 Desk Inkwell Box in Faux Tortoise Shell and Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian Edwardian inkwell box Beautiful and very attractive inkwell, created in England
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1890s English Victorian Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Rocker Blotter, circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
desk box also available. Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor.
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Box or Desk Accessory
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A finely made and hand enameled box with its cover, possibly for a desk or dresser top. Divided on
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Rocker Blotter, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
, inkwell, and desk box also available. Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
, desk box, and rocker blotter also available. Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
holder, desk box, and rocker blotter also available. Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Doré Large Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
tray, rocker blotter, and desk box also available. Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A lovely antique English mahogany campaign style travel desk / writing slope box with beautifully
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
holder, desk box, thermometer, blotter corners, letter opener, and postage scale. See last photo
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Bronze

19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A antique Victorian era English campaign style brass bound mahogany portable lap desk / writing
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Bronze Doré and Abalone Notepad Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
tray, desk box, calendar frame, thermometer, blotter corners, letter opener, and postage scale. See
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Boxes

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Desk Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique desk boxes for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique desk boxes — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Antique desk boxes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique desk boxes made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique desk boxes have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Dominick & Haff, Drew & Sons and Gorham are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Desk Boxes?

Prices for antique desk boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique desk boxes begin at $245 and can go as high as $4,176, while the average can fetch as much as $1,227.
Questions About Antique Desk Boxes
  • 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 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique ice boxes can be worth up to $2,000 - $3,000. Depending on its condition, an antique ice box can be a highly coveted item.
  • 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.