What is an antique Davenport desk?

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.

What are antique desks called?

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.

What's the difference between an antique desk and a vintage desk?

Antique desks are generally 100 years or older, while vintage desks are at least 20 years old and often reflect a specific design era.

How do I know if my roll top desk is antique?

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.

How much is my antique secretary desk worth?

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.

How do I know if my antique roll top desk?

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.

What's the difference between a general antique desk and a mid-century modern desk?

Any desk at least 20 years old falls under this broader category, while a mid-century modern desk specifically features the tapered legs and clean lines of 1940s-1960s design.

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19th Century Figural Inkwell

Tiffany Bronze Desk Set

Early 19th Century Empire Greek Vanity or Ladies' Desk

$2,650

Early 19th Century Empire Greek Vanity or Ladies' Desk

Located in Berlin, DE

An early 19th century gilt bronze and walnut veneer ladies desk or dressing table or vanity, with a rectangular grey fossil marble top above two mirror paneled doors and two drawers,...

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1810s French Empire Antique Greek Desk

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Bronze

19th Century Italian Desk with Greek Key Inlay

$8,500

19th Century Italian Desk with Greek Key Inlay

Located in Dallas, TX

The 19th Century Italian Desk with Greek Key Inlay is a stunning piece of furniture that exudes elegance and sophistication.

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19th Century Italian Antique Greek Desk

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Walnut

English 19th Century Oak Desk with Ebonized Accents and Gilded Greek Key Frieze

$22,500

English 19th Century Oak Desk with Ebonized Accents and Gilded Greek Key Frieze

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English oak desk from the 19th century with ebonized accents, carved floral motifs and Greek Key frieze.

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19th Century English Antique Greek Desk

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Oak

1820s English Mahogany Partner's Desk with Greek Key Leather Top

$12,500

1820s English Mahogany Partner's Desk with Greek Key Leather Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 19th-century English mahogany partner's desk. A tooled gilt Greek key pattern borders the molded black leather top, and on either side, two sets of four stacked drawers and one...

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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Greek Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Desk Calendar or Stationary Holder

$695

Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Desk Calendar or Stationary Holder

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique gilt bronze desk calendar holder or stationary holder featuring Greek key designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century ...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Greek Desk

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios Greek Key Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter

$1,295 / set

Tiffany Studios Greek Key Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze blotter ends featuring Greek Key symbols, with a custom black leather desk blotter.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Greek Desk

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Bronze

Antique Jacobean William and Mary Greek Key Carved Mahogany 3 Drawer Desk

$2,500

Antique Jacobean William and Mary Greek Key Carved Mahogany 3 Drawer Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Jacobean William and Mary Greek Key Carved Mahogany 3 Drawer Desk. Item features carved "chinoiserie" details, turn carved spiral legs and stretcher, nicely carved Greek key ...

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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Greek Desk

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Mahogany

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Greek Key Bronze Doré Pen Tray Desk Accessory

$995

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Greek Key Bronze Doré Pen Tray Desk Accessory

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

Matching desk accessories including an inkwell and notepad holder also available.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Greek Desk

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Bronze

English Mahogany writing table. 18th Century with Greek key & Blind Fretwork

$2,800

English Mahogany writing table. 18th Century with Greek key & Blind Fretwork

Located in New York, NY

George III Mahogany writing table. With Brass drop pulls, 3 drawers beneath a mahogany top with molded edge above a Greek key molding below. 4 square legs. Below blind fretwork corne...

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Greek Desk

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Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Inkwell

$995

Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Inkwell

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze inkwell featuring Greek key designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measu...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Greek Desk

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Bronze

Antique Greece Art Nouveau Bronze Dragon Letter Opener, 1910s or older

$240

Antique Greece Art Nouveau Bronze Dragon Letter Opener, 1910s or older

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful antique bronze letter opener dating to the 1910s or earlier, crafted by an unknown sculptor, signed but can not find any information. This beautiful Art Nouveau piece dis...

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Early 20th Century Greek Belle Époque Antique Greek Desk

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Bronze

Neo-Greek Inkwell by C.G. Diehl, E. Frémiet and J. Brandely, France, Circa 1867

$18,848

Neo-Greek Inkwell by C.G. Diehl, E. Frémiet and J. Brandely, France, Circa 1867

By Charles-Guillaume Diehl, Jean Brandely, Emmanuel Fremiet

Located in PARIS, FR

Signed Diehl à Paris. Wood and silvered copper inkwell. Central drawer ornamented with an escutcheon and flanked by two small lateral drawers forming two containers, surmounted by...

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1860s French Greek Revival Antique Greek Desk

Materials

Copper

Fine Neo-Greek Clock Set by H. Houdebine, France, Circa 1867

$10,052Sale Price / set|29% Off

Fine Neo-Greek Clock Set by H. Houdebine, France, Circa 1867

By Henri Houdebine

Located in PARIS, FR

Dial signed H. Houdebine, Fabricant de Bronzes, Rue de Turenne 64, Paris and clockwork signed Japy Frères & Cie – Médaille d’Honneur A very fine neo-Greek style clock set made u...

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1860s French Greek Revival Antique Greek Desk

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Doré Inkwell

$995

Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Doré Inkwell

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique bronze doré inkwell featuring Greek key designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 3.5"W x 3.5"D x 2.25"H....

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Greek Desk

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Modeled Greek Key Bronze Blotter Ends

$1,295

Tiffany Studios New York Modeled Greek Key Bronze Blotter Ends

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts period "Modeled" Greek Key pattern bronze blotter ends, with a custom green leather desk blotter.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Greek Desk

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Greek Key Bronze Letter Rack

$1,595

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Greek Key Bronze Letter Rack

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Art Deco period bronze desk letter rack featuring a Greek key design By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 12...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Greek Desk

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Bronze

19th Century Greek Soldier Gilded Bronze Clock

$2,384Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Greek Soldier Gilded Bronze Clock

Located in 263-0031, JP

A fine French fire-gilt bronze clock depicting a Greek warrior, Restauration Era, 1815-30. The silk-thread mechanism is in good working condition with key and pendulum.

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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Greek Desk

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco 'Greek Key' Bronze Doré Notepad Holder

$1,095

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco 'Greek Key' Bronze Doré Notepad Holder

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Art Deco bronze doré notepad holder featuring a Greek key design By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.75"W x 7.5"D x 0.63"H.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Greek Desk

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Bronze

Antique God Atlas Sterling Silver Figural Wax Seal Stamper. German 19-Century.

$2,500

Antique God Atlas Sterling Silver Figural Wax Seal Stamper. German 19-Century.

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Antique God Atlas Sterling Silver Figural Wax Seal Stamper. Rara Antique, circa 1850, wax seal stamp. Moldelled as the God Atlas (Greek Mythology). The globe rotates. Museum quality...

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19th Century German Classical Greek Antique Greek Desk

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Silver, Sterling Silver

19th Century Classical Bronze Clock / Sculpture, by Aug. Moreau

$12,981

19th Century Classical Bronze Clock / Sculpture, by Aug. Moreau

By Auguste Moreau

Located in Brighton, Sussex

Bronze sculpture with brown patina including a clock and signed Auguste Moreau. It features a woman wearing a flowing dress who is standing on a globe. The title printed on a small p...

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19th Century French Classical Greek Antique Greek Desk

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Bronze

French Empire Style 19th Century Walnut Chest with Drop Front Desk, Two Drawers

$7,500

French Empire Style 19th Century Walnut Chest with Drop Front Desk, Two Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

It features a drop front desk that, when opened, reveals a green leather writing surface accented with a gilt Greek Key frieze.

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19th Century French Empire Antique Greek Desk

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Brass

Silver - Silver Ticket sage of Queen Maria I style - 19th century - Porto crown

$1,370Sale Price|50% Off

Silver - Silver Ticket sage of Queen Maria I style - 19th century - Porto crown

Located in Porto, PT

Portuguese; in early 19th-century silver with plain decoration; with openwork feet and base with a garland engraved with the arms of Alfredo Allen 4th Lord; of the Vilar de Allen est...

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Early 19th Century Portuguese Neoclassical Antique Greek Desk

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Gold

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A Neoclassic mahogany desk inlaid with Greek key design

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 61.5 in D 26.5 in

A Neoclassic mahogany desk inlaid with Greek key design

Located in New York, NY

A Neoclassic mahogany desk with three drawers in the front and back; the drawers and sides inlaid in boxwood with a Greek key design, and bronze key escutcheons with acanthus leaf de...

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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Greek Desk

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Mahogany, Fruitwood

Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.

Unavailable

H 6 in W 14 in D 6 in

Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique Calamander writing box with beautiful brass Greek key edging and ornate engraved initial plate and escutcheon. Inside of this stunning writing box has a black leather wri...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Greek Desk

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Brass

Antique Greek Key Calamander and Brass Writing Box, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 6 in W 14 in D 9.75 in

Antique Greek Key Calamander and Brass Writing Box, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique calamander writing box with beautiful brass Greek key edging and ornate engraved initial plate and escutcheon. Inside of this stunning writing box has a black leather wri...

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Greek Desk

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Brass

French Early 19th Century Bronze Grecian Style Pen and Ink Stand, circa 1830

Unavailable

H 5.52 in W 10.63 in D 6.5 in

French Early 19th Century Bronze Grecian Style Pen and Ink Stand, circa 1830

Located in GB

This highly elaborate French gilt bronze desk pen and inkstand is decorated with fine detail in the Greek style with a raised central section that houses a pair of glass ink vessels ...

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Early 19th Century French Greek Revival Antique Greek Desk

Materials

Bronze

Franco-Russian Alexander III Commemorative Medallion, 1896

Unavailable

H 0.19 in Dm 2.75 in

Franco-Russian Alexander III Commemorative Medallion, 1896

Located in St. Catharines, ON

In silvered bronze, a table medallion commemorating Nicholas and Alexandra’s visit to Paris to lay the first stone on the Alexander III bridge in 1896, with dedication inscriptions i...

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1890s French Greek Revival Antique Greek Desk

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Silver Plate, Bronze

Superb Writing Desk with Greek Key Embellished Tooled Leather Top

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H 30 in W 48 in D 30 in

Superb Writing Desk with Greek Key Embellished Tooled Leather Top

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Handsome 19th century carved mahogany desk having rich tooled leather top with gold Greek key embellishment and two drawers.

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19th Century English Antique Greek Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

Early 20th Century Russian Brass Greek Key Inlaid Executive Desk with Lions

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H 31 in W 68 in D 37 in

Early 20th Century Russian Brass Greek Key Inlaid Executive Desk with Lions

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a gorgeous brass inlaid desk with Greek key motif. The desk is made of burled walnut and features lion heads on each corner.

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1920s Russian Empire Revival Antique Greek Desk

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Walnut

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco 'Greek Key' Bronze Doré Desk Accessory Set

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H 0.63 in W 4.75 in D 7.5 in

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco 'Greek Key' Bronze Doré Desk Accessory Set

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Art Deco period gilt bronze desk set featuring a Greek key design. The three-piece set includes: notepad holder, ink well, and pen tray.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Greek Desk

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Doré Notepad Holder

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H 0.5 in W 4.75 in D 7.75 in

Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Doré Notepad Holder

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique gilt bronze notepad holder featuring Greek key designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.75"W x 7.75"D ...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Greek Desk

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Greek Key Bronze Pen Tray

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H 0.38 in W 9.5 in D 3.25 in

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Greek Key Bronze Pen Tray

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Art Deco bronze pen tray featuring a Greek key design By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9.5"W x 3.25"D x 0.38"H ...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Greek Desk

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco 'Greek Key' Bronze Doré Letter Rack

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H 8.38 in W 12.25 in D 3.75 in

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco 'Greek Key' Bronze Doré Letter Rack

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Art Deco period gilt bronze desk letter rack featuring a Greek key design By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 12.25"W x 3.75"D x 8.38"H...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Greek Desk

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Greek Style Ormolu Inkwell Boin-Taburet Paris

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H 5.12 in W 13.39 in D 6.7 in

French 19th Century Louis XVI Greek Style Ormolu Inkwell Boin-Taburet Paris

By Boin-Taburet

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A French 19th century Louis XVI style Ormolu inkwell An Ormolu Double inkwell decorated with Greek-style latticework, rosettes and friezes, highlighted with drapery.

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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Greek Desk

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Ormolu

Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Doré Large Paper Clip, Circa 1910

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H 1.5 in W 2.75 in D 4 in

Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Doré Large Paper Clip, Circa 1910

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique gilt bronze paper clip featuring Greek key designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 2.75"W x 4"D x 1.5"H...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Greek Desk

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Walnut Desk

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H 29.93 in W 55.12 in D 29.53 in

French Art Deco Walnut Desk

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

A walnut desk produced in France in the late 1920’s with book-matched figured walnut, bronze handles and inset hyde leather top with greek key bling tooling.

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1920s French Antique Greek Desk

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Walnut

19th Century English Mahogany Partner's Desk

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H 30.25 in W 71.5 in D 40 in

19th Century English Mahogany Partner's Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century English Chippendale style mahogany partner's desk with Greek key gilt embossed green leather top and carved details.

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19th Century English Antique Greek Desk

English Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk. Circa 1820

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H 29 in W 60 in D 35 in

English Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk. Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

English mahogany two drawer leather top writing desk with Greek Key tooling, original wooden knobs, rounded corners, and terminating on turned bulbous ringed legs with the original b...

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1820s English George III Antique Greek Desk

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Brass

Antique Continental .800 Silver Figural Winged Lion Griffin Double Inkwell

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H 9.75 in W 12.75 in D 8 in

Antique Continental .800 Silver Figural Winged Lion Griffin Double Inkwell

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Continental .800 silver figural double inkwell offers central urn form finial with flanking winged lion griffins surmounting footed shell form tray with flanking lidded gl...

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19th Century European Classical Greek Antique Greek Desk

Materials

Silver

19th Century English Regency Style Mahogany Partners Writing Table

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H 29.25 in W 48 in D 33 in

19th Century English Regency Style Mahogany Partners Writing Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

English Regency style mahogany writing table or desk with Greek key embossing on leather top, four drawers with lion head pulls, ebonized inlay, turned stretcher and splayed legs wit...

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Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Greek Desk

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Brass

English Regency Mahogany Fall Front Inlaid Secretary with Bookcase, Circa 1810

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H 98.5 in W 49.75 in D 21.75 in

English Regency Mahogany Fall Front Inlaid Secretary with Bookcase, Circa 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

English Regency mahogany secretary with an double arched pediment, centered sphere phoenix finial, upper hinged glass bookcase revealing three interior adjustable shelves, fall front...

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1810s English Regency Antique Greek Desk

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Brass

19th Century Neoclassical Writing Desk with Greek Key Design Brown Leather Top

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H 29 in W 48 in D 23 in

19th Century Neoclassical Writing Desk with Greek Key Design Brown Leather Top

Located in Essex, MA

19th century writing desk with Greek key design and brown Leather top.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Greek Desk

Materials

Wood

14K Gold Greek Discus Throwing Watch Fob Hammered Medallion Ribbon

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H 1.5 in W 1.5 in D 6 in

14K Gold Greek Discus Throwing Watch Fob Hammered Medallion Ribbon

Located in Van Nuys, CA

14K gold watch Fob medallion ribbon reads "Inter-Collegiate Conference Athletic Association Indoor Meet 1917 Plunge for Distance - initials - 14K", The front of the medallion feature...

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1910s Greek Revival Antique Greek Desk

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Gold

Antique French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Desk

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H 29.5 in W 51 in D 27.5 in

Antique French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Desk

Located in Highwood, IL

French antique Louis XVI style desk, with its original red leather top, edged with a gilded Greek key design.

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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Greek Desk

Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Doré Large Inkwell

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H 3.5 in W 5 in D 5 in

Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Doré Large Inkwell

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique gilt bronze large inkwell featuring Greek key designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5"W x 5"D x 3.5"H...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Greek Desk

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco 'Greek Key' Bronze Doré Inkwell

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H 3.75 in W 5.25 in D 5.25 in

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco 'Greek Key' Bronze Doré Inkwell

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Art Deco bronze doré inkwell featuring a Greek key design By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.25"W x 5.25"D x 3.75"H.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Greek Desk

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Doré Ash Tray, Circa 1910

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H 1 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in

Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Doré Ash Tray, Circa 1910

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique gilt bronze ash tray featuring Greek key designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.5"W x 3.5"D x 1"H. ...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Greek Desk

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Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Secretary Desk w/ Brass Accents

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H 47.5 in W 32.5 in D 19.25 in

French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Secretary Desk w/ Brass Accents

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fun Historical Fact: The Louis XVI style takes its cues from late-18th-century France, when designers moved away from the curves of Rococo toward cleaner, architectural lines inspire...

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1920s American Louis XVI Antique Greek Desk

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Brass

Antique French Figural Bronze & Marble Statuary Inkwell with Mercury, circa 1880

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H 16 in W 18 in D 11.25 in

Antique French Figural Bronze & Marble Statuary Inkwell with Mercury, circa 1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique French figural inkwell offers Classical Greek bronze statuary of seated mercury flanked by urn form inkwells mounted on shaped and stepped marble base having foliate cast ...

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19th Century French Classical Greek Antique Greek Desk

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Bronze and Sienna Marble Inkwell with Bust of Hippocrates

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H 5.75 in W 11 in D 5.25 in

19th Century Bronze and Sienna Marble Inkwell with Bust of Hippocrates

Located in Soquel, CA

Detailed and ornate double inkwell and pen holder, with a bust of Hippocrates in the center. The bronze is highly detailed, with lovely scalloped edges around the perimeter of the pi...

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19th Century French Greek Revival Antique Greek Desk

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Siena Marble, Bronze

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique greek desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique greek desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and bronze. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique greek desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique greek desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Empire and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique greek desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Max Le Verrier, Charles Norman and Jean-Antoine Houdon are consistently popular.

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Questions About Antique Greek Desk

What is an antique Davenport desk?
2 Answers
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.
What are antique desks called?
1 Answer
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.
What's the difference between an antique desk and a vintage desk?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Antique desks are generally 100 years or older, while vintage desks are at least 20 years old and often reflect a specific design era.
How do I know if my roll top desk is antique?
1 Answer
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.
How much is my antique secretary desk worth?
1 Answer
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.
How do I know if my antique roll top desk?
1 Answer
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.
What's the difference between a general antique desk and a mid-century modern desk?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Any desk at least 20 years old falls under this broader category, while a mid-century modern desk specifically features the tapered legs and clean lines of 1940s-1960s design.