Where to find antique desks

Unique 18th century Baroque secretaire, South German, probably Lake of Constance region, circa Elaborate bombe shaped Baroque secretaire with beautiful walnut, elmwood an Category s German Baroque Antique Desks. By Derby Desk Company. An antique roll top desk in the manner of Derby offers oak construction with s-curve top opening to compartmentalized interior over lower paneled case having drawer tower and frieze Category Early 20th Century American Desks.

Marcel Breuer Custom Desk. By Marcel Breuer. Stamped m By Paul McCobb. The desk has a floating By Guglielmo Ulrich. Outstanding Italian midcentury executive walnut desk.

Very well designed and attributable to Guglielmo Ulrich in the s. The top has a curved shape and the surface in black glass For sale is a top quality mid Victorian amboyna, burr walnut and ebonised kidney shaped writing table by Gillows of Lancaster. The top is nicely inlaid with ebony and white line stri French Bombe slant front ladies desk, the slant front is painted with a figure of a woman holding a stylized caduceus in her left hand, and a dove in her right hand.

The top is paint Category Early s French Antique Desks. A 16th century Florentine style, podium height drop front desk. Beautifully carved solid walnut, having a fitted interior, and 32 inch writing surface when open.

Italian, early 20t English George II 4-drawer walnut bureau desk with root-wood walnut burr marquetry and original bronze handles and fittings, circa s. It stands on period "bracket" legs, with dra Category 18th Century English Antique Desks. Antique Louis XVI style walnut double pedestal desk, 19th century.

Back side of desk has false drawer fronts and doors so desk can be floated in the center of a room. Modern Desk with Brass Supports.

Modern desk with rectangular starburst veneered walnut grain top with a Macadamia finish, four shagreen inlaid drawers with brushed brass handles and side supports. Dimensions: Very nice desk in the brutalist style of the 50s. Solid oak structure and veneer on the top.

Composed of a drawer and a shelf on the front side and two shelves on the back side. Category s French Brutalist Vintage Desks. By George Nelson. George Nelson for Herman Miller, desk n. Totally free-hanging large teak retro desk, super minimalistic. It has a large desk and two cupboards. Height can be adjusted as required, it is very easy to fix to the wall wi George Nelson for H.

George Nelson for Herman Miller, desk model '', walnut, steel, leather, United States, Made of walnut with original brown leather writing surface and sliding doors, resti By Debra Folz. An interest in the translation of textile languages and soft surfaces through furniture forms has led to the development of a unique hardware and storage collection.

Inspired by ribb Diminutive size 19th century French provincial writing table or desk. The table is constructed from fruitwood with a warm patina and lovely wood grain patterns. Fronted by a single s Antique Louis XV style bronze mounted black lacquer bureau plat, circa 's.

With nice quality bronze mounts, brass inlay, leather top and hand dove tailed drawer construction. A fabulous quality freestanding early 20th Century mahogany and inlaid Carlton house desk, the super structure comprising of four mahogany inlaid drawers at the centre with original Category s British Edwardian Vintage Desks. This monumental desk has an arched opening for the sitter and drawers flanking on both sides, constructed of solid cherrywood in the 2nd quarter of the 19th century.

Category s Italian Neoclassical Antique Desks. By Guillerme et Chambron. Drawers on both sides with an extendable tray. Each drawer has a ceramic handle. Original finish. Category s Burmese Antique Desks. Florence Knoll Partners Desk. A walnut partners desk designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll.

Category s Vintage Desks. Mid-Century Modern custom laminated desk. Top has a copper colored leaf pattern. There's space for the user's legs between the two supports. Tips to Identify an Antique Writing Desk With some careful examination, you can learn a bit about the history and age of an antique writing desk.

These antique furniture identification tips will help: Look for a furniture mark that can tell you the manufacturer. Many antique writing desks have a label or mark on the back or underside.

This can help you identify the piece. Examine the construction. Does it have inlays and veneer? Does it have signs of being hand-carved or planed by hand? These details can help you identify whether it was made in a factory or by hand. Take a look at its style. Does it fit within a certain era? It may belong to the Victorian era if it has ornate details, or it may be Mission style if it has clean lines. Antique Secretary Desks A secretary, also called an escritoire, is a specific type of antique writing desk that has some very practical features.

There are a few major styles of secretary desks you'll see in stores and homes: Drop-front - An antique drop-front secretary desk has a hinged writing surface that drops down. This describes most standard secretaries.

Side-by-side - A side-by-side secretary has half the normal width of writing surface. It's usually part of a larger cabinet.

Mechanical - A mechanical secretary desk includes gears that automatically flip out supports for the desk surface as it is unfolded. Wooten - Made by manufacturer William Wooten in the late s, these secretaries open from the side like a book and include a variety of hidden compartments.

Campaign - A campaign secretary folds up into a compact package for travel. Historically, people used these as part of wars and expeditions. Tips to Identify an Antique Secretary Desk The defining feature of a secretary is the way it opens, with the writing surface folding out of a piece of furniture. Here are a few other clues to help you identify an antique secretary desk: Look at the wood. Many secretary desks from the s and s feature exotic woods like rosewood, tulipwood, and kingwood.

Later, cherry, maple, oak, and other hardwoods became popular. Antique furniture hardware can help you assign a date to a piece, and a secretary nearly always has hinges. Take a good look at these to learn about its age. Look for a manufacturer mark or label. Often, antique secretaries will have a label affixed to the back or underside of the desk.

This can help you learn more about the piece. Other Types of Antique Desks In addition to basic writing desks and secretaries, there are some other notable antique desk styles to consider. Explore Categories. Best Match. All Categories Furniture. Secretary Desks. Writing Desks. Writing Tables. Payment Method. House Rating. Buying Format. Auction House. Current Bid. Price Range. Nov 11 Brunk Auctions.