What is a mission style desk?

Mission style desks feature sturdy slats and stable legs. Although mission furniture is often made from oak, it comes in a variety of other wood types, as well. The straight lines of this furniture style are known for highlighting the natural grains in the wood. Shop a range of antique and vintage mission style desks on 1stDibs.

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.

Antique Mission Desk

Quarter Sawn Oak Library Table

Early 20th Century Library Table

Stickley Writing Desk

Stickley Copper

Arts Crafts Oak Desk

Arts And Crafts Library Table

Stickley Mission Oak

Stickley Arts And Crafts Furniture

Antique American Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Gustav Stickley Postcard Desk 1905

$4,995

Antique American Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Gustav Stickley Postcard Desk 1905

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Portland, OR

All original antique American Gustav Stickley quarter-sawn oak postcard desk, circa 1902. This authentic early Mission desk was designed by Gustav Stickley ( 1858-1942), the vision...

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Early 1900s American Mission Antique Mission Desk

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Bronze

Antique Heywood-Wakefield Style Mission Oak & Wicker Writing Desk

$2,000

Antique Heywood-Wakefield Style Mission Oak & Wicker Writing Desk

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This antique desk from the early 20th century Mission movement features a well-kept solid oak top, wicker storage baskets, and a sizable drawer for ample storage.

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Early 20th Century American Mission Antique Mission Desk

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Wicker, Wood, Oak

Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Walnut Inlaid Spinet Secretary Desk Console Table

$1,750Sale Price|30% Off

Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Walnut Inlaid Spinet Secretary Desk Console Table

Located in Dayton, OH

This Arts and Crafts style desk is crafted from solid walnut, showcasing a rich, warm brown finish and prominent, natural wood grain patterns throughout its construction. The upper c...

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Early 20th Century Mission Antique Mission Desk

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Walnut

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk, Newly Refinished

$4,995

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk, Newly Refinished

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period writing desk, vanity, or dressing table By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Quarter sawn oak, with hammered copper h...

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Early 20th Century American Mission Antique Mission Desk

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Copper

Antique American Arts & Crafts Mission Style Library Table Office Writing Desk

$1,260Sale Price|30% Off

Antique American Arts & Crafts Mission Style Library Table Office Writing Desk

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 20th Century Arts & Crafts / Mission Library Table. Features a rectangular form made from oak and pine with a central drawer over columnar supports leading to a trestle base w...

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Early 20th Century American Mission Antique Mission Desk

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Oak, Pine

$4,500

Early 20th Century Mission Secretary Desk

Located in Dekalb, IL

Antique solid oak secretary desk. This Mission-style piece features four built-in document sorters, two of which are displayed behind windowed cabinet doors; it should be noted that...

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1910s Antique Mission Desk

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Oak

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Newly Refinished

$3,295

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Newly Refinished

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period writing desk or library table with built-in bookcases In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 40"W x 26...

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Early 1900s American Mission Antique Mission Desk

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Oak

$2,495

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Desk

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts slant front writing desk or secretary desk In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper h...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Desk

Materials

Copper

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Mission Desk with Single Drawer

Unavailable

H 30 in W 42 in D 26 in

Mission Desk with Single Drawer

Located in Tucson, AZ

Wooden mission desk with single drawer.

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Early 1900s Mission Antique Mission Desk

Superb Stickley Style Mission Desk Writing Library Table Marquetry Top

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 42 in D 25.63 in

Superb Stickley Style Mission Desk Writing Library Table Marquetry Top

By Gustav Stickley

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A superb early 20th century. Arts & Crafts mission Stickley style mahogany library writing table or desk with an elaborate multi-color marquetry wood inlay top in mahogany, oak and w...

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Early 20th Century American Mission Antique Mission Desk

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Oak, Walnut, Mahogany

American Arts & Crafts Period Mission Oak Desk

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 48.04 in D 28.35 in

American Arts & Crafts Period Mission Oak Desk

Located in Paradise Point, Queensland

American Arts & Crafts period mission oak desk, quarter-sawn, lattice work, 3-drawers, book storage space at both sides, circa 1910.

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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Desk

Materials

Oak

Mission Partners Desk by L&JG Stickley

Unavailable

H 39 in W 30 in D 36 in

Mission Partners Desk by L&JG Stickley

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fine & rare L&JG Stickley mission partners desk. ***Contact Information: AOL (American Online) users may experience difficulties sending emails to us or receiving emails from us.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Mission Desk

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Oak

Tiger Oak Overmantle Oval Beveled Mirror Mission, America 1920, H700

Unavailable

H 43.5 in W 69.5 in D 10 in

Tiger Oak Overmantle Oval Beveled Mirror Mission, America 1920, H700

Located in Vancouver, BC

Tiger Oak Overmantle Oval Beveled Mirror Mission, America 1920, H700 America 1920 Solid Tiger Oak Original finish Large oval beveled glass mirror With platform below Supports on the...

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1890s American Mission Antique Mission Desk

Materials

Oak

Massive Charles Limbert Partners Desk

Unavailable

Sold

H 28.75 in W 45 in D 28 in

Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley School Mission Oak Desk Circa 1910

By Stickley Brothers

Located in Big Flats, NY

An Arts & Crafts Mission desk in the manner of Stickley offers oak construction with upper drawer having flip-top lid (art supplies) flanked by two flanking side drawers, raised on s...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Desk by Harden, circa 1910

Sold

H 29.75 in W 48.75 in D 28.5 in

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Desk by Harden, circa 1910

By Harden Furniture 1

Located in Big Flats, NY

An Arts & Crafts Mission desk by Harden offers quarter sawn oak construction with leather covered top over mortice and tenon base having double drawers and slat sides, c1910.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Desk

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Oak

Arts & Crafts Era Mission Oak Desk, Circa Early 1900's

Sold

H 30.5 in W 36 in D 23.5 in

Arts & Crafts Era Mission Oak Desk, Circa Early 1900's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Arts and Crafts Quarter Mission Oak Desk. This beautiful Arts and Crafts era desk Mission style furniture originated in the late 19th century.

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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Desk

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Oak

Vintage Mission Oak Desk Arts and Crafts

Sold

Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Desk & Chair

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Early Stickley Brothers oak desk and chair circa early 1900's. The desk is all original and has slatted sides, one large drawer and is solid quarter sawn oak. Chair finish and leathe...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Mission Desk

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Leather

Antique Stickley School Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Lady’s Desk c1920

Sold

H 44.5 in W 29.5 in D 19.75 in

Antique Stickley School Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Lady’s Desk c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Stickley School Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Lady’s Desk C1920 Measures - 44 3/8" x 29 1/2" x 19 5/8" An example of early 20th-century craftsmanship, this unsigned lady’s desk...

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Early 20th Century Antique Mission Desk

Materials

Oak

$3,550

H 30 in W 54 in D 29.75 in

Stickley Mission Arts and Crafts Oak Desk

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Atlanta, GA

Clean Lined Stickley desk, originally designed in the 1910s by Gustav Stickley, this example is part of the authorized line produced by Stickley in the 2000s. Like all Stickley furni...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mission Antique Mission Desk

Materials

Metal

Antique American Empire Style Quartersawn Oak Library Table Console Writing Desk

$1,850

H 30.5 in W 40.5 in D 20.5 in

Antique American Empire Style Quartersawn Oak Library Table Console Writing Desk

Located in Dayton, OH

An American Empire style library table or writing desk from the Golden Oak era, circa 1890. Masterfully constructed from solid quarter-sawn tiger oak that highlights a striking, fie...

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Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Mission Desk

Materials

Glass, Oak

Stickley Brothers Antique Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1900

$3,995

$2,395

$1,170Sale Price|70% Off

H 30 in W 50 in D 45 in

Antique Stickley Brothers Desk Model #851 W7881

By Stickley Brothers

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

This is a great looking Stickley Brothers3 desk or library table from the early 1900's. Most likely from 1902-1904 due to the type of hardware used. The selection of quarter sawn oak...

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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Mission Desk

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Oak

Charming French Oak Antique Writing Desk

$3,800

H 39 in W 51 in D 26 in

Charming French Oak Antique Writing Desk

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Rich in character and charm, an antique weathered French Oak writing desk having stepped back with multiple little drawers and top surface, as well as a roomy writing surface. The b...

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1860s French French Provincial Antique Mission Desk

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Oak

Antique c.1910 Walnut Figured 5-Drawer Writing Desk / Dressing Table

$1,902Sale Price|30% Off

H 29.93 in W 42.13 in D 24.41 in

Antique c.1910 Walnut Figured 5-Drawer Writing Desk / Dressing Table

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique c.1910 Walnut Figured 5-Drawer Writing Desk / Dressing Table – Fine Quality A fine early 20th-century walnut writing desk/ dressing table, dating from circa 1910. With its a...

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1910s British Antique Mission Desk

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Materials

Rattan

34 inch Thatched Dome Pendant

$19,425

$2,995

H 51.5 in W 41.5 in D 17.5 in

Antique English Jacobean Carved Oak Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique English Jacobean, Victorian, or Renaissance Revival style bar cabinet In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1920s Measures: 41.5"W x 17.5"D x 51.5"H...

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1920s American Jacobean Antique Mission Desk

Materials

Oak

$835

H 28.35 in W 20.28 in D 1.38 in

Mid-Century Rectangular Mirror in Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker, Italy 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Beautiful Mid-Century French Riviera style rectangular mirror in bamboo and hand-woven rattan wicker. This gorgeous mirror was produced in Italy during the 1970s. This mirror has a...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Mission Desk

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Mirror

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Antique Mission Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique mission desk for your home. Each antique mission desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique mission desk, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique mission desk, those designed in Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest. Gustav Stickley, Stickley Brothers and Charles Limbert each produced at least one beautiful antique mission desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Mission Desk?

The average selling price for an antique mission desk at 1stDibs is $2,210, while they’re typically $200 on the low end and $12,500 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Arts-and-crafts Furniture

Emerging in reaction to industrialization and mass production, the Arts and Crafts movement celebrated handcrafted design as a part of daily life. The history of Arts and Crafts furniture has roots in 1860s England with an emphasis on natural motifs and simple flourishes like mosaics and carvings. This work is characterized by plain construction that showcases the hand of the artisan.

The earliest American Arts and Crafts furniture dates back to the start of the 20th century. Designers working in this style in the United States initially looked to ideas put forth by The Craftsman, a magazine published by Wisconsin native Gustav Stickley, a furniture maker and founder of the Craftsman style. Stickley’s furniture was practical and largely free of ornament. His Craftsman style drew on French Art Nouveau as well as the work he encountered on his travels in England. There, the leading designers of the Arts and Crafts movement included William Morris, who revived historical techniques such as embroidery and printed fabrics in his furnishings, and Charles Voysey, whose minimal approach was in contrast to the ornamentation favored in the Victorian era.

American Arts and Crafts work would come to involve a range of influences unified by an elevation of traditional craftsmanship. The furniture was often built from sturdy woods like oak and mahogany while featuring details such as inlaid metal, tooled leather and ceramic tiles. The style in the United States was led by Stickley, whose clean-lined chairs and benches showcased the grain of the wood, and furniture maker Charles Rohlfs, who was informed by international influences like East Asian and French Art Nouveau design.

Hubs in America included several utopian communities such as Rose Valley in Pennsylvania and the Byrdcliffe Arts and Crafts Colony in New York, where craftspeople made furniture that prioritized function over any decoration. Their work would influence designers and architects including Frank Lloyd Wright, who built some of the most elegant and iconic structures in the United States and likewise embraced a thoughtful use of materials in his furniture.

Find antique Arts and Crafts chairs, tables, cabinets and other authentic period furniture on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Mission Desk

What is a mission style desk?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
Mission style desks feature sturdy slats and stable legs. Although mission furniture is often made from oak, it comes in a variety of other wood types, as well. The straight lines of this furniture style are known for highlighting the natural grains in the wood. Shop a range of antique and vintage mission style desks on 1stDibs.
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.