Antique Chinese Desk
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk
Brass
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk
Wood, Burl
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk
Padouk
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk
Hardwood
19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Desk
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk
Amboyna
19th Century Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Desk
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Desk
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk
Metal
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk
Alabaster
19th Century English Antique Chinese Desk
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk
Brass
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk
Rattan, Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk
Wood
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk
Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk
Brass
19th Century British Regency Antique Chinese Desk
Metal, Bronze
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Chinese Desk
Bronze
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk
Copper, Enamel
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk
Wood
1830s Chinese Antique Chinese Desk
Ebony, Amboyna
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Desk
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Desk
Mahogany
19th Century Chinese Regency Antique Chinese Desk
Ormolu, Bronze
1790s Chinese Campaign Antique Chinese Desk
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Chinese Desk
Gold, Bronze
19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Desk
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Chinese Desk
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century French Antique Chinese Desk
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk
Walnut
Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk
Lacquer
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk
Elm
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Antique Chinese Desk
Elm
Mid-18th Century Chinese George II Antique Chinese Desk
Padouk
19th Century Chinese British Colonial Antique Chinese Desk
Wood
1840s English Antique Chinese Desk
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Desk
Wood
Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk
Stone
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk
Metal
18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk
Bone
Early 20th Century European Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Desk
Wood
Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Desk
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Desk
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk
Soapstone
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk
Rosewood
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk
Silver
Late 19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Antique Chinese Desk
Stone, Marble
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Desk
Ceramic
18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Chinese Desk
Paint
Late 19th Century Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Desk
Bamboo, Birdseye Maple, Satinwood
Late 18th Century Indonesian Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Desk
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk
Hardwood
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk
Bamboo
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk
Bronze, Enamel
1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Desk
Jade
Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Desk
Brass
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How Much is a Antique Chinese Desk?
- What are antique desks called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What 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.
- What is an antique Davenport desk?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An 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, 2022A 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.
- PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020
To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.
- Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An 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, 2022A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To 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.