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Antique Serpentine Desk

Antique American Inlaid Serpentine Desk
Antique American Inlaid Serpentine Desk

Antique American Inlaid Serpentine Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine Late 18th-early 19th century mahogany drop-front writing desk with satinwood banding and marquetry fan design. Outfitted with interior drawers. Brass hardware in caduceus patt...

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Early 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Serpentine Desk

Materials

Brass

Louis Style Inlaid Wood Bronze Brass Serpentine Desk
Louis Style Inlaid Wood Bronze Brass Serpentine Desk

Louis Style Inlaid Wood Bronze Brass Serpentine Desk

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated early 20th Century with this exquisite inlaid Louis desk with bronze and brass hardware. The ultra rare desk exudes an air of l...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Serpentine Desk

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Brass, Bronze

Italian Rococo Serpentine Desk in Venetian Walnut, Circa 1750s
Italian Rococo Serpentine Desk in Venetian Walnut, Circa 1750s

Italian Rococo Serpentine Desk in Venetian Walnut, Circa 1750s

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian (18th Century) walnut serpentine shaped desk with 2 side doors and 2 narrow front doors above a drawer with a pull out front interior chair having a left arm.

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Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Serpentine Desk

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Walnut, Upholstery

18th Century English Mahogany Serpentine Kneehole Desk Circa 1760
18th Century English Mahogany Serpentine Kneehole Desk Circa 1760

18th Century English Mahogany Serpentine Kneehole Desk Circa 1760

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

18th Century English Mahogany Serpentine Kneehole Desk, c. 1760. This desk is of the finest quality, made during the Chippendale period and during the reign of George III.

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Mid-18th Century British George III Antique Serpentine Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Rare Coromandel Desk Set
19th Century Rare Coromandel Desk Set

19th Century Rare Coromandel Desk Set

Located in Dublin, IE

This gorgeous set is stored within a moulded fall front box of rectangular form which opens to reveal a fitted interior which houses an adjustable book slide with fret cut handles an...

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19th Century English Antique Serpentine Desk

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Revival Mahogany Serpentine Partner’s Desk
Chippendale Revival Mahogany Serpentine Partner’s Desk

Chippendale Revival Mahogany Serpentine Partner’s Desk

Located in Cheshire, GB

A finely crafted Chippendale Revival partner’s desk in rich mahogany, distinguished by its serpentine outline and elaborate carved ornamentation.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Serpentine Desk

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Wood

Giant Art Deco Desk Set Extinguishing Cradle made of Serpentine, Germany 1920s
Giant Art Deco Desk Set Extinguishing Cradle made of Serpentine, Germany 1920s

Giant Art Deco Desk Set Extinguishing Cradle made of Serpentine, Germany 1920s

Located in Hannover, DE

This mighty desk set stood on the desk of a company director in the 1920s in an imposing office. This masculine set still exudes prestige today and is an exclusive highlight on the e...

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1920s German Art Deco Antique Serpentine Desk

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Serpentine

19th Century American Mahogany Serpentine Slant Front Secretary Desk
19th Century American Mahogany Serpentine Slant Front Secretary Desk

19th Century American Mahogany Serpentine Slant Front Secretary Desk

Located in Germantown, MD

A late 19th Century American mahogany serpentine slant front secretary bureau desk. Nice quality mahogany, dovetails drawers and ball and claw feet.

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1880s American Victorian Antique Serpentine Desk

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Brass

Chippendale Mahogany Desk with Serpentine Front and Leather Top
Chippendale Mahogany Desk with Serpentine Front and Leather Top

Chippendale Mahogany Desk with Serpentine Front and Leather Top

Located in Queens, NY

18th-19th century English Chippendale style mahogany table desk with a serpentine shaped front and a drawer with a sliding leather top supported on carved cabriole legs.

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Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Serpentine Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

Fine Antique Early 20th Century English Serpentine Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Fine Antique Early 20th Century English Serpentine Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Fine Antique Early 20th Century English Serpentine Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Located in Nottingham, GB

The desk features a particularly attractive serpentine-shaped façade, lending the piece a graceful flowing profile and considerably enhancing its decorative presence.

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Early 20th Century Antique Serpentine Desk

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Brass

Exceptional Old English Hand Carved Mahogany Serpentine leather-top Desk
Exceptional Old English Hand Carved Mahogany Serpentine leather-top Desk

Exceptional Old English Hand Carved Mahogany Serpentine leather-top Desk

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Most notable in addition to the unique serpentine shape is the hand-carved bas relief motifs that span the entire perimeter of the desk with acanthus leaf motifs, scrols and leaves a...

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Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Serpentine Desk

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Brass

Victorian Mahogany Serpentine Kneehole Desk, Circa 1890
Victorian Mahogany Serpentine Kneehole Desk, Circa 1890

Victorian Mahogany Serpentine Kneehole Desk, Circa 1890

Located in Potters Bar, GB

WMahogany Victorian serpentine kneehole desk This desk is raised upon bracket feet Circa 1890 Offered in great shape Will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please ge...

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1890s Victorian Antique Serpentine Desk

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Mahogany

Fine Bench Made Carved Mahogany Serpentine Front  Dovetail Drawers Vanity Desk
Fine Bench Made Carved Mahogany Serpentine Front  Dovetail Drawers Vanity Desk

Fine Bench Made Carved Mahogany Serpentine Front Dovetail Drawers Vanity Desk

By Kittinger, Widdicomb Furniture Co., Heritage-Henredon, Drexel, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Fine Bench Made Carved Mahogany Serpentine Front Dovetail Drawers Vanity Desk Dressing Table.

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19th Century American Federal Antique Serpentine Desk

Materials

Brass

English Serpentine Bow Front Writing Desk or Side Table of Inlaid Mahogany
English Serpentine Bow Front Writing Desk or Side Table of Inlaid Mahogany

English Serpentine Bow Front Writing Desk or Side Table of Inlaid Mahogany

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English serpentine bow front writing desk or side table of mahogany from the late 19th century, featuring a shaped top with inlay around the edge, over a frieze of two bowed a...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Serpentine Desk

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Metal, Brass

Antique Chippendale Serpentine Oxbow Mahogany Secretary Library Writing Desk 33"
Antique Chippendale Serpentine Oxbow Mahogany Secretary Library Writing Desk 33"

Antique Chippendale Serpentine Oxbow Mahogany Secretary Library Writing Desk 33"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique early 20th century Chippendale style secretary or writing desk. Made of mahogany featuring serpentine form with drop front writing surface that opens to five drawers drawers ...

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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Serpentine Desk

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Mahogany

Outstanding Quality Large Antique Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Partners Desk
Outstanding Quality Large Antique Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Partners Desk

Outstanding Quality Large Antique Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Partners Desk

Located in Suffolk, GB

Outstanding quality large antique carved figured mahogany serpentine shaped partners desk having a three section brown leather top crossbanded in mahogany with an outstanding quality...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Serpentine Desk

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Other

19th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Serpentine Writing Desk with Trestle Base
19th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Serpentine Writing Desk with Trestle Base

19th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Serpentine Writing Desk with Trestle Base

Located in Dallas, TX

Distinctive and highly sculptural, this antique Spanish writing desk combines a graceful serpentine form with bold hand-carved walnut construction.

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Mid-19th Century Spanish Louis XIII Antique Serpentine Desk

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Walnut

Antique Serpentine Paperweight, Chinese, Soapstone, Marble, Desktop, Victorian
Antique Serpentine Paperweight, Chinese, Soapstone, Marble, Desktop, Victorian

Antique Serpentine Paperweight, Chinese, Soapstone, Marble, Desktop, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique serpentine paperweight. A Chinese, stone and marble dragon fish figure, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Distinctive and tactile Oriental taste, ...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Antique Serpentine Desk

Materials

Stone, Marble

Victorian Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk
Victorian Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk

Victorian Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Victorian Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk Item Code: S27-1139 A decorative Victorian mahogany kidney shaped desk, of elegant serpentine form and raised on cabriole legs with carved claw-...

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19th Century English Antique Serpentine Desk

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Mahogany

17th Century North Italian Ebonized Baroque Desk
17th Century North Italian Ebonized Baroque Desk

17th Century North Italian Ebonized Baroque Desk

Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire

An unusual late 17th century North Italian Baroque ebonized writing desk - of serpentine form. Featuring a knee-hole type design with a pull-out writing desk flanked by a pair of cup...

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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Serpentine Desk

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Pine

19TH C Inlaid Marquetry Bronze Mounted Ladies Desk.
19TH C Inlaid Marquetry Bronze Mounted Ladies Desk.

19TH C Inlaid Marquetry Bronze Mounted Ladies Desk.

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The desk features a serpentine front, richly veneered in kingwood and rosewood with intricate parquetry inlay.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Serpentine Desk

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Bronze

18th Century Italian Venetian Scarlet Chinoiserie Paint Decorated Writing Desk
18th Century Italian Venetian Scarlet Chinoiserie Paint Decorated Writing Desk

18th Century Italian Venetian Scarlet Chinoiserie Paint Decorated Writing Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Richly decorated with hand-painted chinoiserie scenes, lavish gilt embellishments, and an elegant serpentine bombe form, this extraordinary desk embodies the romance and opulence tha...

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18th Century Italian Chinoiserie Antique Serpentine Desk

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Wood

Bureau Bookcase Oak German Serpentine Front Original Brassware Working Locks
Bureau Bookcase Oak German Serpentine Front Original Brassware Working Locks

Bureau Bookcase Oak German Serpentine Front Original Brassware Working Locks

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

A large, museum quality, 18th century, German, oak bureau bookcase with a serpentine front, original brassware and working locks As fine an example of this model of German cabinet f...

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1740s German Rococo Antique Serpentine Desk

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Oak

Early 20th C. Chippendale Style Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Desk
Early 20th C. Chippendale Style Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Desk

Early 20th C. Chippendale Style Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Desk

Located in Germantown, MD

An early 20th century Chippendale Style Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Secretary Desk. 4 dovetailed Serpentine drawers. Slant front door opens to reveal addition storage space with 5 sma...

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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Serpentine Desk

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Mahogany

Venetian Painted Desk
Venetian Painted Desk

Venetian Painted Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare, Venetian, serpentine painted writing desk/coiffure table. Six drawers with 4 original keys.

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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Serpentine Desk

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Wood, Paint

Rare Joseph Emmanuel Zwiener Marble Top Dore' Bronze Mounted Louis XV Desk
Rare Joseph Emmanuel Zwiener Marble Top Dore' Bronze Mounted Louis XV Desk

Rare Joseph Emmanuel Zwiener Marble Top Dore' Bronze Mounted Louis XV Desk

By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Featuring a richly veined marble top with graceful serpentine curves, the desk exudes refined elegance and is a true representation of the French Rococo tradition.

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1890s French Louis XV Antique Serpentine Desk

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Breccia Marble, Bronze

Period French Napoleon III Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour Antique Ladies Writing Desk
Period French Napoleon III Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour Antique Ladies Writing Desk

Period French Napoleon III Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour Antique Ladies Writing Desk

Located in Forney, TX

A charming Napoleon III Second Empire Period (1852-1870) mahogany Bonheur Du Jour de dame(ladies writing desk) circa 1860 Hand-crafted in France the third quarter of the 19th centur...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Serpentine Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

A Stunning Edwardian Desk in the Carlton House Style by Maple of London
A Stunning Edwardian Desk in the Carlton House Style by Maple of London

A Stunning Edwardian Desk in the Carlton House Style by Maple of London

By Maple & Co.

Located in Dublin, IE

The moulded and shaped upper section with centred shelf flanked with a pair of concave, sloping stationary compartments with hinged lids drawers which open to reveal a fitted section...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Serpentine Desk

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Brass

19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk
19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk

19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk

Located in High Point, NC

The center of the desk is serpentined in the front for comfortable access to a writing surface, and is flanked on either side by two pedestals, each with four drawers with turned han...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Serpentine Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique French Louis XV Cylinder Marquetry & Ormolu Bureau Writing Desk 1880
Antique French Louis XV Cylinder Marquetry & Ormolu Bureau Writing Desk 1880

Antique French Louis XV Cylinder Marquetry & Ormolu Bureau Writing Desk 1880

Located in Portland, OR

A very elegant antique French Louis XV style inlaid Kingwood cylinder bureau, desk, circa 1870. This very fine serpentine or bombe shaped desk is finely inlaid with parquetry panels ...

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1870s French Louis XV Antique Serpentine Desk

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Ormolu

Fine Quality Dore' Bronze French Paul Sormani Parquetry Inlaid Walnut Desk
Fine Quality Dore' Bronze French Paul Sormani Parquetry Inlaid Walnut Desk

Fine Quality Dore' Bronze French Paul Sormani Parquetry Inlaid Walnut Desk

By Paul Sormani

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite bureau plat features finely inlaid kingwood and rosewood parquetry, gracefully curved cabriole legs, and richly chased ormolu mounts including acanthus flourishes, sab...

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1850s French Louis XV Antique Serpentine Desk

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Bronze

French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Desk, Attributed to François Linke
French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Desk, Attributed to François Linke

French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Desk, Attributed to François Linke

By François Linke

Located in New York, NY

French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Desk, Attributed to François Linke The desk is of serpentine rectangular form, the shaped mahogany top covered by a removable glass pro...

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1890s French Louis XV Antique Serpentine Desk

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Bronze

Vintage Chippendale Revival Secretary, Glazed Bookcase Top, Refinished Black
Vintage Chippendale Revival Secretary, Glazed Bookcase Top, Refinished Black

Vintage Chippendale Revival Secretary, Glazed Bookcase Top, Refinished Black

Located in Rolling Hills Estates, CA

A glazed bookcase top, crowned by a swan-neck pediment with a turned urn-and-flame finial, sits over a serpentine fall-front desk with four graduated drawers on ball-and-claw front f...

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Early 20th Century Chippendale Antique Serpentine Desk

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Wood, Lacquer

18th Century Serpentine Bow Front Bureau, Butler's Desk, Hidden Writing Surface
18th Century Serpentine Bow Front Bureau, Butler's Desk, Hidden Writing Surface

18th Century Serpentine Bow Front Bureau, Butler's Desk, Hidden Writing Surface

Located in Madrid, ES

This is a beautiful example of a "Butler's Desk" which was used in the 18th and 19th centuries by the head servant of a household. Basically a bureau combined with a standing desk, c...

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18th Century Spanish Antique Serpentine Desk

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Walnut

French Serpentine Front Side Table
French Serpentine Front Side Table

French Serpentine Front Side Table

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Pretty 19th century French serpentine front pine side table/ desk with a faux marble top. 1840.

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19th Century French Antique Serpentine Desk

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Pine

An Edwardian Chrome Desk Lamp
An Edwardian Chrome Desk Lamp

An Edwardian Chrome Desk Lamp

Located in London, GB

An Edwardian chrome desk lamp with serpentine neck, with adjustable stem and shade, all supported on a circular plinth base.

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Serpentine Desk

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Chrome

18th c Italian Rococo Bombe Form Olivewood Secretary Desk
18th c Italian Rococo Bombe Form Olivewood Secretary Desk

18th c Italian Rococo Bombe Form Olivewood Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The glowing olive wood, elaborate marquetry, gently bowed cabinetry, serpentine writing surface, Rococo shell ornament and elegant cabriole legs create a desk that rewards close insp...

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1790s Italian Rococo Antique Serpentine Desk

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Olive

Exuberantly Carved Oak French Louis XV Secretary Desk Circa 1900
Exuberantly Carved Oak French Louis XV Secretary Desk Circa 1900

Exuberantly Carved Oak French Louis XV Secretary Desk Circa 1900

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The lower section of the desk houses multiple serpentine drawers, each beautifully carved with ornate details and fitted with finely crafted hardware.

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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Serpentine Desk

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Oak

Fine Italian 19th Century Floral Marquetry Gilt Bronze-Mounted Center Table Desk
Fine Italian 19th Century Floral Marquetry Gilt Bronze-Mounted Center Table Desk

Fine Italian 19th Century Floral Marquetry Gilt Bronze-Mounted Center Table Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine Italian 19th century mahogany, satinwood and tulipwood floral marquetry and gilt-bronze mounted center table or writing desk. The serpentine inlaid shaped top centered with a ...

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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Serpentine Desk

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Bronze

Vintage Chippendale Revival Secretary, Glazed Bookcase Top, Refinished Black
Vintage Chippendale Revival Secretary, Glazed Bookcase Top, Refinished Black

Vintage Chippendale Revival Secretary, Glazed Bookcase Top, Refinished Black

Located in Rolling Hills Estates, CA

A vintage Chippendale Revival secretary in black lacquer, circa 1930–1950, built in two parts: a glazed hutch crowned by a swan-neck pediment with a turned urn-and-flame finial, over...

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Early 20th Century Chippendale Antique Serpentine Desk

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Brass

19th Century French Side Table
19th Century French Side Table

19th Century French Side Table

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Pretty 19th century French serpentine front pine side table/ desk with a faux marble top. 1840.

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19th Century French Antique Serpentine Desk

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Pine

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Serpentine Desk Burr Walnut Ormolu Center Table Satinwood Cabriole Legs 19th C
Serpentine Desk Burr Walnut Ormolu Center Table Satinwood Cabriole Legs 19th C

Serpentine Desk Burr Walnut Ormolu Center Table Satinwood Cabriole Legs 19th C

Located in Cheltenham, GB

Desk Burr Walnut Ormolu Center Table Satinwood Serpentine Cabriole Legs 19th C A mid 19th century burr walnut rectangular double serpentine center table, the satinwood banded top an...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Serpentine Desk

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Ormolu

Chippendale Mahogany Slant-Lid Desk with a Blocked Serpentine Front, MA
Chippendale Mahogany Slant-Lid Desk with a Blocked Serpentine Front, MA

Chippendale Mahogany Slant-Lid Desk with a Blocked Serpentine Front, MA

Located in Providence, RI

This is an estimable serpentine desk with blocked ends on magnificent gadrooned feet.

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1780s North American Chippendale Antique Serpentine Desk

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Mahogany

Large Solid Mahogany Victorian Gillows Serpentine Partners Desk, circa 1870
Large Solid Mahogany Victorian Gillows Serpentine Partners Desk, circa 1870

Large Solid Mahogany Victorian Gillows Serpentine Partners Desk, circa 1870

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Dorking, GB

The desk is of serpentine form on all sides. The curves are created from solid pieces of mahogany that have been hand worked into the curved shape by Gillows' master cabinet makers.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Serpentine Desk

Materials

Mahogany

George III Style Mahogany Serpentine Partners Desk
George III Style Mahogany Serpentine Partners Desk

George III Style Mahogany Serpentine Partners Desk

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 67 in D 43 in

George III Style Mahogany Serpentine Partners Desk

Located in Wiltshire, GB

George III style mahogany serpentine partners desk a rare and impressive large mahogany serpentine shaped pedestal partners desk in the manner of Thomas Chippendale.

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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Serpentine Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Edwards & Roberts Mahogany Serpentine Front Ladies Desk
Edwards & Roberts Mahogany Serpentine Front Ladies Desk

Edwards & Roberts Mahogany Serpentine Front Ladies Desk

Unavailable

H 29.14 in W 42.13 in D 24.02 in

Edwards & Roberts Mahogany Serpentine Front Ladies Desk

By Edwards and Roberts

Located in Northwich, GB

An Edwards & Roberts mahogany serpentine front ladies desk with leather inset top and cast brass gallery (a/f), with single frieze drawer and six flanking short drawers featuring Cop...

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Early 20th Century British Chippendale Antique Serpentine Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Slant-Top Desk, Boston, circa 1790
Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Slant-Top Desk, Boston, circa 1790

Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Slant-Top Desk, Boston, circa 1790

Located in Providence, RI

It is interesting to note that this desk, with its inlaid prospect door and serpentine front, relates to work done by Benjamin Frothingham, (see examples from Boston furniture of the...

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Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Serpentine Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Swedish Gustavian Bureau 19th Century Painted Writing Desk Serpentine
Antique Swedish Gustavian Bureau 19th Century Painted Writing Desk Serpentine

Antique Swedish Gustavian Bureau 19th Century Painted Writing Desk Serpentine

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

Large 19th century Swedish painted and carved bureau in the Gustavian manner. The carved fall flap enclosed a fitted interior comprising four columns of miniature drawers and stor...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Serpentine Desk

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Paint

Cherry Serpentine Card Table with Long Drawer
Cherry Serpentine Card Table with Long Drawer

Cherry Serpentine Card Table with Long Drawer

Unavailable

H 28.25 in W 36 in D 17.75 in

Cherry Serpentine Card Table with Long Drawer

Located in Providence, RI

This transitional table has the typical Chippendale serpentine shaped face with a drawer whose front is composed of solid cherry that is carved from a four inch thick log (see detail...

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19th Century American Chippendale Antique Serpentine Desk

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Cherry

18th Century Kingwood and Tulipwood Parquetry Serpentine Bureau-Plat
18th Century Kingwood and Tulipwood Parquetry Serpentine Bureau-Plat

18th Century Kingwood and Tulipwood Parquetry Serpentine Bureau-Plat

Located in London, GB

The shaped, moulded rectangular top inset with a green tooled leather writing surface above a long frieze drawer, flanked by two short shaped drawers and with pull-out slides to each...

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1760s Dutch Louis XV Antique Serpentine Desk

Materials

Brass

Serpentine Shaped Kingwood Writing Table with Brass Mounts, circa 1800
Serpentine Shaped Kingwood Writing Table with Brass Mounts, circa 1800

Serpentine Shaped Kingwood Writing Table with Brass Mounts, circa 1800

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

Period circa 1800 Wood Kingwood Top Serpentine shaped, brown tooled leather, brass bound Condition: Offered in good condition. A little wear to veneer commensurate wi...

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19th Century Antique Serpentine Desk

Materials

Kingwood

Althorp Partners Desk
Althorp Partners Desk

Althorp Partners Desk

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 70.08 in D 48.43 in

Althorp Partners Desk

Located in Nettlebed, Oxfordshire

An extremely fine early George III style mahogany serpentine partner’s desk. The serpentine moulded edge top has a gilt-tooled faded brown leather inset writing surface fitted with t...

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Late 17th Century Vietnamese George III Antique Serpentine Desk

Queen Anne Style Serpentine Shaped Burr Walnut Writing Table
Queen Anne Style Serpentine Shaped Burr Walnut Writing Table

Queen Anne Style Serpentine Shaped Burr Walnut Writing Table

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 47.64 in D 27.17 in

Queen Anne Style Serpentine Shaped Burr Walnut Writing Table

Located in Poling, West Sussex

A splendid Queen Anne style burr walnut writing table of generous proportions. Of serpentine form and of excellent construction in solid walnut with attractive burr walnut veneers on...

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Early 1900s English Queen Anne Antique Serpentine Desk

Materials

Walnut, Burl

A 19th Century Louis XV Style French Floral Marquetry Serpentine Bureau Plat
A 19th Century Louis XV Style French Floral Marquetry Serpentine Bureau Plat

A 19th Century Louis XV Style French Floral Marquetry Serpentine Bureau Plat

Located in Toorak, VIC

Exquisite in design and form, a desk that can be used in any office or study space or as a centre table or feature table in your living space.

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Serpentine Desk

Materials

Bronze

George III Mahogany Kneehole Desk
George III Mahogany Kneehole Desk

George III Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 31.5 in D 21.26 in

George III Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Located in Salisbury, GB

A George III mahogany serpentine kneehole desk with blind fret decoration on bracket feet.

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Mid-18th Century Antique Serpentine Desk

Italian Walnut 18th Century Baroque Desk
Italian Walnut 18th Century Baroque Desk

Italian Walnut 18th Century Baroque Desk

Unavailable

H 41 in W 47 in D 19 in

Italian Walnut 18th Century Baroque Desk

Located in Bantam, CT

A good Italian 18th century serpentine shaped fall front desk, Veneto region, circa 1750.

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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Serpentine Desk

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Chippendale Style Mahogany Kneehole Desk
19th Century Chippendale Style Mahogany Kneehole Desk

19th Century Chippendale Style Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Unavailable

H 31.11 in W 53.94 in D 33.47 in

19th Century Chippendale Style Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Late 19th century, Chippendale style kneehole desk. The serpentine shaped desk in mahogany has a shaped top with tooled and gilded green leather writing insert with gadrooned edge.

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Late 19th Century Chippendale Antique Serpentine Desk

Materials

Mahogany

A Fine and Rare Mahogany kneehole desk
A Fine and Rare Mahogany kneehole desk

A Fine and Rare Mahogany kneehole desk

Unavailable

H 45.08 in W 61.42 in D 36.62 in

A Fine and Rare Mahogany kneehole desk

Located in Dublin, IE

The back finished with four serpentine panelled faux doors. The desk on its original castors, the sides with four brass carrying handles.

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18th Century and Earlier Irish Antique Serpentine Desk

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ladies Writing Desk Marquetry Inlay
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ladies Writing Desk Marquetry Inlay

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ladies Writing Desk Marquetry Inlay

Located in Wells, ME

French Louis XVI style fall front serpentine lady's writing desk in rosewood with elaborate marquetry inlay in boxwood and satinwood.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Serpentine Desk

Materials

Ormolu

Painted Serpentine Desk
Painted Serpentine Desk

Painted Serpentine Desk

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H 29 in W 51 in D 28 in

Painted Serpentine Desk

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Late 19th C painted serpentine desk with ball and claw feet. 1890. Clearance is 23".

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Serpentine Desk

Materials

Beech, Mahogany

French Serpentine Desk/ Lamp Table
French Serpentine Desk/ Lamp Table

French Serpentine Desk/ Lamp Table

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H 32 in W 41.5 in D 22.5 in

French Serpentine Desk/ Lamp Table

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Pretty early 19th century serpentine walnut desk/ lamp table, 1820. Dimensions: 41.5 inches (105 cms) wide 22.5 inches (57 cms) deep 32 inches (81 cms) high.

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19th Century French Antique Serpentine Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique Mahogany Serpentine Desk or Dressing Table
Antique Mahogany Serpentine Desk or Dressing Table

Antique Mahogany Serpentine Desk or Dressing Table

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H 32.75 in W 40.5 in D 22.5 in

Antique Mahogany Serpentine Desk or Dressing Table

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A George III serpentine fronted Chippendale period kneehole desk or dressing table in fiddle grain mahogany with most of the original fine swan neck handles.

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Serpentine Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century American Mahogany Serpentine Desk
Early 19th Century American Mahogany Serpentine Desk

Early 19th Century American Mahogany Serpentine Desk

Located in Tarry Town, NY

An early 19th century mahogany wood drop-front writing desk / freestanding wall piece. Beautifully outfitted with interior drawers. Brass hardware drawer pattern with carving and bal...

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Early 1800s North American Antique Serpentine Desk

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Antique Lady’s Carved Oak Drop-Front & Serpentine Desk, C1920
Antique Lady’s Carved Oak Drop-Front & Serpentine Desk, C1920

Antique Lady’s Carved Oak Drop-Front & Serpentine Desk, C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique ladies secretary offers quarter sawn oak construction with shaped mirror backsplash having flanking pierced scroll and foliate corbels over drop front desk having carved o...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Serpentine Desk

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Oak, Mirror

18th Century Dutch Serpentine Desk
18th Century Dutch Serpentine Desk

18th Century Dutch Serpentine Desk

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H 40 in W 41 in D 20 in

18th Century Dutch Serpentine Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

Dutch slant front, hinged leaf, writing desk has been constructed by an unknown cabinetmaker who was a master at his craft.

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18th Century and Earlier Dutch Antique Serpentine Desk

Early 19th Century Italian Walnut Reverse Serpentine Desk or Side Table
Early 19th Century Italian Walnut Reverse Serpentine Desk or Side Table

Early 19th Century Italian Walnut Reverse Serpentine Desk or Side Table

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Unusual Italian Side Table or Desk with Two Drawers. Unusual associated reverse serpentine Walnut top with canted corners and an excellent patina.

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Early 20th Century Mahogany Desk in the Chippendale Style

Early 20th Century Mahogany Desk in the Chippendale Style

Located in Martlesham, GB

Superb quality early 20th Century mahogany pedestal serpentine desk in the Chippendale style, the finely carved moulded edge top having a tobacco coloured leather writing surface dec...

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1910s British Chippendale Antique Serpentine Desk

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Super Kidney Shaped Mahogany Desk

Super Kidney Shaped Mahogany Desk

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H 29.75 in W 48 in D 21 in

Super Kidney Shaped Mahogany Desk

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A very nice quality solid mahogany Edwardian serpentine desk with satinwood banding and green leather top, gilded swan neck handles, working locks, in overall excellent original cond...

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19th Century English Edwardian Antique Serpentine Desk

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English Serpentine Kneehole Desk
English Serpentine Kneehole Desk

English Serpentine Kneehole Desk

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H 30 in W 42 in D 20 in

English Serpentine Kneehole Desk

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Interesting 19th Century English serpentine front knee hole desk with later harlequin painted decoration. 1890 Knee hole space is 36cm w x 60cm H (from the floor to the rail under...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Serpentine Desk

Materials

Brass

1920's Mahogany Serpentine Bow-Shaped Pedestal Desk
1920's Mahogany Serpentine Bow-Shaped Pedestal Desk

1920's Mahogany Serpentine Bow-Shaped Pedestal Desk

Located in Richmond, Surrey

1920's Mahogany serpentine bow-shaped pedestal desk with a leathered writing surface and nine drawers, all with fitted brass swan neck handles and lined mahogany drawers.

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1920s English Edwardian Antique Serpentine Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Serpentine Fronted Desk Writing Dressing Table
Antique Mahogany Serpentine Fronted Desk Writing Dressing Table

Antique Mahogany Serpentine Fronted Desk Writing Dressing Table

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique fine quality mahogany serpentine fronted desk writing dressing table C1910.

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1910s Antique Serpentine Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Edwardian Serpentine Kneehole Desk Early 20th Century
Antique Edwardian Serpentine Kneehole Desk Early 20th Century

Antique Edwardian Serpentine Kneehole Desk Early 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique Edwardian Period mahogany kneehole desk, circa 1900 in date. The desk features a beautifully serpentine shaped top with an inset gold tooled tan leath...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Serpentine Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Chippendale Mahogany Library Serpentine Kneehole Writing Desk 44"
Antique Chippendale Mahogany Library Serpentine Kneehole Writing Desk 44"

Antique Chippendale Mahogany Library Serpentine Kneehole Writing Desk 44"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Chippendale library writing desk. Made of mahogany featuring serpentine rectangular form with nine dovetailed drawers and pierced brass hardware.

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Early 20th Century Chippendale Antique Serpentine Desk

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Chippendale Style Mahogany Serpentine Twin Pedestal Desk
19th Century Chippendale Style Mahogany Serpentine Twin Pedestal Desk

19th Century Chippendale Style Mahogany Serpentine Twin Pedestal Desk

Located in Cheshire, GB

A 19th century Chippendale style mahogany desk. The large serpentine top with inset green tooled leather writing surface.

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Late 19th Century British Antique Serpentine Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Chippendale Desk Serpentine Pedestal 1880
Antique Chippendale Desk Serpentine Pedestal 1880

Antique Chippendale Desk Serpentine Pedestal 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Mahogany Chippendale Style Desk of Serpentine Form. Circa 1880 The Desk Stands Upon Typical Chippendale Style Carved Ogee Feet.

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1880s Chippendale Antique Serpentine Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Serpentine Kneehole Desk, Early 20th Century
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Serpentine Kneehole Desk, Early 20th Century

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Serpentine Kneehole Desk, Early 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique Edwardian Period mahogany kneehole desk, circa 1900 in date. The desk features a beautifully moulded top with an inset gold tooled tan leather writing su...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Serpentine Desk

Materials

Mahogany

English Chippendale Style Serpentine Partner's Desk
English Chippendale Style Serpentine Partner's Desk

English Chippendale Style Serpentine Partner's Desk

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary antique mahogany partner’s desk features a graceful serpentine form synonymous with the Rococo design pioneered by the famed Thomas Chippendale.

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19th Century English Chippendale Antique Serpentine Desk

Materials

Brass

English Chippendale Style Serpentine Partner's Desk
English Chippendale Style Serpentine Partner's Desk

English Chippendale Style Serpentine Partner's Desk

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary antique mahogany partner’s desk features a graceful serpentine form synonymous with the Rococo design pioneered by the famed Thomas Chippendale.

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19th Century English Chippendale Antique Serpentine Desk

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Brass

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk Serpentine Form 19th Century
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk Serpentine Form 19th Century

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk Serpentine Form 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a truly superb antique Victorian period burr walnut pedestal desk, circa 1850 in date. This magnificent pedestal desk is of serpentine form and made from fabulous burr wal...

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1850s English Victorian Antique Serpentine Desk

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Curly Maple Chippendale Serpentine Oxbow Secretary Writing Desk Claw
Antique Curly Maple Chippendale Serpentine Oxbow Secretary Writing Desk Claw

Antique Curly Maple Chippendale Serpentine Oxbow Secretary Writing Desk Claw

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique secretary or writing desk. Made from tiger maple featuring a flip top that opens to multiple drawers, file storage and hidden compartments. The dresser is constructed with an...

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Early 20th Century Chippendale Antique Serpentine Desk

Materials

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19th Century English Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Partners Desk by S&H Jewell
19th Century English Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Partners Desk by S&H Jewell

19th Century English Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Partners Desk by S&H Jewell

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

A fine quality antique mahogany Chippendale style serpentine partners desk by S&H Jewell. The top of the desk has a hand dyed green leather hide, decorated with a centre motif as wel...

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1890s English Chippendale Antique Serpentine Desk

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Antique Figured Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Knee Hole Desk
Antique Figured Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Knee Hole Desk

Antique Figured Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Knee Hole Desk

Located in Suffolk, GB

Quality antique figured mahogany serpentine shaped knee hole desk having an appealing quality mahogany serpentine shaped top with a moulded edge, one long and six short mahogany serp...

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Materials

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Swedish Serpentine Bureau
Swedish Serpentine Bureau

Swedish Serpentine Bureau

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H 41 in W 43.5 in D 22 in

Swedish Serpentine Bureau

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Late 19th century, Swedish original painted Swedish Bureau, 1890 Reference: 5303 Dimensions 43.5 inches (110 cms) wide 22 inches (56 cms) deep 41 inches (104 cms) high.

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Cornish circular open top serpentine stone inkwell, c. 1800's

Cornish circular open top serpentine stone inkwell, c. 1800's

Located in Chicago, IL

Circular open top inkwell in polished black and red serpentine stone fitted with a removable brass insert. The underfoot is unpolished. Cornwall, England, 1800’s.

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Serpentine Match Striker hallmarked 1903

Serpentine Match Striker hallmarked 1903

Located in London, GB

A stylish match striker made from serpentine marble with silver collar hallmarked Birmingham 1903. Dimensions 8 cm inches (diameter). Bentleys are Members of LAPADA, the London and...

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Louis XV Style Serpentine Venetian "Little Lady" Walnut Burled Veneer Desk
Louis XV Style Serpentine Venetian "Little Lady" Walnut Burled Veneer Desk

Louis XV Style Serpentine Venetian "Little Lady" Walnut Burled Veneer Desk

Located in Encinitas, CA

Venetian, Louis XV style, serpentine shape, lady desk; beautiful end-cut walnut burled veneer; cabriole legs; drop front opens concealing two little drawers and compartments.

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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Serpentine Desk

Materials

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1910s Petite Antique Wooden Serpentine Roll Top Desk with Nine Drawers
1910s Petite Antique Wooden Serpentine Roll Top Desk with Nine Drawers

1910s Petite Antique Wooden Serpentine Roll Top Desk with Nine Drawers

Located in New York, NY

1910s petite antique wooden serpentine roll top desk with nine drawers. This antique desk is quarter sawn oak and finished with a dark mahogany finish with original hardware.

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1910s American Antique Serpentine Desk

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Wood

Antique Walnut Serpentine Fronted Writing Bureau
Antique Walnut Serpentine Fronted Writing Bureau

Antique Walnut Serpentine Fronted Writing Bureau

Located in London, GB

A wonderful antique serpentine fronted writing bureau in walnut, sitting on bracket feet.

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Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Serpentine Desk

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Blocked Serpentine Front Queen Anne Burled Walnut Slant Front Desk
18th Century Blocked Serpentine Front Queen Anne Burled Walnut Slant Front Desk

18th Century Blocked Serpentine Front Queen Anne Burled Walnut Slant Front Desk

Located in Milford, NH

A rare two case blocked serpentine front Queen Anne burled walnut slant front desk with the upper case slant board opening to a fitted amphitheatre interior with felted writing surfa...

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Mid-18th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Serpentine Desk

Materials

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Serpentine Danish Bureau
Serpentine Danish Bureau

Serpentine Danish Bureau

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H 42 in W 46.5 in D 23 in

Serpentine Danish Bureau

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Fabulous 18th century Danish serpentine bureau, 1760. Dimensions: 46.5 inches (118 cms) wide 23 inches (58 cms) deep 42 inches (107 cms) high.  

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18th Century Danish Antique Serpentine Desk

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Mahogany Sideboard w/ Serpentine Front
19th Century English Mahogany Sideboard w/ Serpentine Front

19th Century English Mahogany Sideboard w/ Serpentine Front

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century English Mahogany Sideboard with Serpentine Front, Crossbanding, & Spade Feet

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19th Century English Antique Serpentine Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Grand Tour Serpentine Inkwell and Cover Inset with 7 Lava Stone Cameos, 19th C
Grand Tour Serpentine Inkwell and Cover Inset with 7 Lava Stone Cameos, 19th C

Grand Tour Serpentine Inkwell and Cover Inset with 7 Lava Stone Cameos, 19th C

Located in Spencertown, NY

The 7 cameos of historical figures, fitted with 3 quill holders, 2 inkwells and a pounce pot. The underside of the lid is framed with a circular gouache depicting Naples with Vesuviu...

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Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Serpentine Desk

Materials

Serpentine

English 19th Century Cornish Serpentine Stone Inkwell
English 19th Century Cornish Serpentine Stone Inkwell

English 19th Century Cornish Serpentine Stone Inkwell

Located in New York, NY

English 19th century cornish serpentine stone inkwell in the form of a neoclassical or Grand Tour turned column base with original fitted lid. Cornish serpentine is from the Lizard P...

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Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Serpentine Desk

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Antique Cornish Marble Serpentine Model Font 19th C
Antique Cornish Marble Serpentine Model Font 19th C

Antique Cornish Marble Serpentine Model Font 19th C

Located in London, GB

Made with serpentine from Lizard in Cornwall, England. The full size serpentine font which this is copied from is at Cadwith Church on the Lizard peninsula.

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1870s English Antique Serpentine Desk

Materials

Marble

Antique Burr Walnut Serpentine Fronted Lowboy
Antique Burr Walnut Serpentine Fronted Lowboy

Antique Burr Walnut Serpentine Fronted Lowboy

Located in Benington, Herts

Quality Antique Burr Walnut Serpentine Fronted Lowboy. This very good quality oak lined lowboy has been constructed using the finest burr walnut veneers dating circa 1900.

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Early 1900s English George I Antique Serpentine Desk

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Antique Quality Burr Walnut Shaped Writing Desk
Antique Quality Burr Walnut Shaped Writing Desk

Antique Quality Burr Walnut Shaped Writing Desk

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H 29.93 in W 41.34 in D 18.9 in

Antique Quality Burr Walnut Shaped Writing Desk

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique quality burr walnut shaped writing desk having a quality attractive burr walnut shaped crossbanded top with a moulded edge above a serpentine shaped crossbanded drawer to the...

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1920s English Antique Serpentine Desk

Materials

Serpentine, Brass

18th Century Original Painted Serpentine Bureau
18th Century Original Painted Serpentine Bureau

18th Century Original Painted Serpentine Bureau

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H 42.13 in W 40.16 in D 22.84 in

18th Century Original Painted Serpentine Bureau

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

18th Century Original Painted Serpentine Bureau. Danish c.1760.

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18th Century and Earlier Danish Antique Serpentine Desk

Burl Wood Venetian Desk
Burl Wood Venetian Desk

Burl Wood Venetian Desk

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H 31 in W 59 in D 28.75 in

Burl Wood Venetian Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Three drawer, serpentine, Venetian desk in Burl Wood veneer with bronze hardware and accents.

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Serpentine Desk

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Hepplewhite Serpentine Kneehole Table, 18th Century
Hepplewhite Serpentine Kneehole Table, 18th Century

Hepplewhite Serpentine Kneehole Table, 18th Century

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H 31.42 in W 48.04 in D 21.86 in

Hepplewhite Serpentine Kneehole Table, 18th Century

Located in GB

Hepplewhite serpentine kneehole table An 18th century Georgian mahogany Hepplewhite serpentine kneehole dressing or writing table. The table has three drawers and two cupboards...

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18th Century English Antique Serpentine Desk

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English Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk
English Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk

English Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk

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H 29 in W 54 in D 24 in

English Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A late-Victorian English mahogany writing desk with four serpentine drawers flanking the knee hole and upper centre drawer, the drawers with satinwood cross-banding and ebony and box...

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1890s English Antique Serpentine Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

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You are viewing a gorgeous pair of French gilt and bronze candelabras in the Regency manner Great look to this pair which at just under three feet tall are a good size - 73 CM The ma...

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1980s Regency Antique Serpentine Desk

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Bronze

19th Century French Empire Marble Top Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Empire Marble Top Fruitwood Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Empire Marble Top Fruitwood Chest of Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant antique chest of drawers was crafted in France, circa 1870, in the refined Empire style. Built in richly figured fruitwood over elm, the petite commode features clean ar...

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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Serpentine Desk

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Marble, Bronze

French Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood and Parquetry Vanity Dressing Table
French Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood and Parquetry Vanity Dressing Table

French Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood and Parquetry Vanity Dressing Table

Located in Doylestown, PA

French Louis XV style ormolu-mounted kingwood and satinwood parquetry dressing table or coiffeuse, late 19th century. Incredibly luxurious petite dressing table inlaid with trellis ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Serpentine Desk

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Ormolu

Set of Eight Louis XVI-Style Painted Dining Chairs, Late 20th Century
Set of Eight Louis XVI-Style Painted Dining Chairs, Late 20th Century

Set of Eight Louis XVI-Style Painted Dining Chairs, Late 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Set of eight Louis XVI-style painted dining chairs — two armchairs and six side chairs — upholstered in blue Cowtan & Tout fabric with brass nailhead trim. Made 1980–1999. Each c...

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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Serpentine Desk

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Leather, Hardwood

Antique 18th century English light warm brown oak Georgian slant front desk
Antique 18th century English light warm brown oak Georgian slant front desk

Antique 18th century English light warm brown oak Georgian slant front desk

$5,936Sale Price|20% Off

H 43.71 in W 46.07 in D 20.48 in

Antique 18th century English light warm brown oak Georgian slant front desk

Located in Casteren, NL

This English slant-front secretary, dating from around 1760–1780, is a fine example of Georgian craftsmanship. The case is constructed with quarter-sawn European summer oak, giving t...

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Late 18th Century George II Antique Serpentine Desk

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Brass

Regency Mahogany Canterbury
Regency Mahogany Canterbury

Regency Mahogany Canterbury

$2,800

H 23.5 in W 34.5 in D 16.75 in

Regency Mahogany Canterbury

Located in Essex, MA

Of unusual size with reeded spindles and two interior compartments, contains a frieze drawer and raised on tapered reeded legs with casters.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Serpentine Desk

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Mahogany

Fantastic American Centennial Solid Walnut Philadelphia Carved Secretary Desk
Fantastic American Centennial Solid Walnut Philadelphia Carved Secretary Desk

Fantastic American Centennial Solid Walnut Philadelphia Carved Secretary Desk

$2,796Sale Price|20% Off

H 98.75 in W 42 in D 22.5 in

Fantastic American Centennial Solid Walnut Philadelphia Carved Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Discover timeless elegance with this fantastic American Centennial solid walnut Philadelphia carved secretary desk, a true testament to 19th-century craftsmanship. This exquisite pie...

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1870s American Federal Antique Serpentine Desk

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Walnut

Century Furniture Faux Bamboo Demilune Walnut Library Desk
Century Furniture Faux Bamboo Demilune Walnut Library Desk

Century Furniture Faux Bamboo Demilune Walnut Library Desk

Located in Pasadena, TX

This demilune shaped back desk is made by Century Furniture. The desk is made of walnut and has faux bamboo legs.

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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Antique Serpentine Desk

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Walnut

Pair of French Art Deco Wrought Iron and Glass Cachepots by Muller Freres, 1930s
Pair of French Art Deco Wrought Iron and Glass Cachepots by Muller Freres, 1930s

Pair of French Art Deco Wrought Iron and Glass Cachepots by Muller Freres, 1930s

By Edgar Brandt, Louis Majorelle, Muller Frères

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A wonderful pair of Muller Freres art glass and nickel-plated wrought iron cachepots. Dating to the Art Deco period. In the style of Edgar Brandt or Louis Majorelle with blown ...

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1930s French Art Deco Antique Serpentine Desk

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Wrought Iron

Pair Of Regency Style Mahogany End Tables
Pair Of Regency Style Mahogany End Tables

Pair Of Regency Style Mahogany End Tables

$2,800 / set

H 27.88 in W 17.75 in D 14.88 in

Pair Of Regency Style Mahogany End Tables

Located in Essex, MA

Each with an inset brown leather over a single drawer. One with two handles the other with one. Klismos form legs with turned stretchers.

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Early 20th Century American Regency Antique Serpentine Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

English Cast Iron Umbrella  / Cane Stand. Circa 1840
English Cast Iron Umbrella  / Cane Stand. Circa 1840

English Cast Iron Umbrella / Cane Stand. Circa 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

English cast iron umbrella / cane stand with three section top, scrolled floral side mounts, four removable pans, and terminating on decorative cast egg and dart base.

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19th Century British Antique Serpentine Desk

Antique Georgian Sheraton Neo-Classical Inlaid Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, 1795
Antique Georgian Sheraton Neo-Classical Inlaid Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, 1795

Antique Georgian Sheraton Neo-Classical Inlaid Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, 1795

Located in Portland, OR

A fine & rare antique George III Sheraton inlaid mahogany bookcase secretary, circa 1795. A diminutive bureau bookcase In two parts, the top having a stepped cornice with twin doors ...

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Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Serpentine Desk

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Mahogany, Satinwood

George III Mahogany Library Armchair
George III Mahogany Library Armchair

George III Mahogany Library Armchair

$3,250

H 40.38 in W 27 in D 26 in

George III Mahogany Library Armchair

Located in Essex, MA

With serpentine upholstered back and square seat with typical down swept arms. Square section legs . H- stretcher and brass casters.

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1770s English George III Antique Serpentine Desk

Materials

Brass

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Antique Serpentine Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique serpentine desk for your home. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and walnut, every antique serpentine desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique serpentine desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right antique serpentine desk, those designed in Georgian, Louis XV and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one antique serpentine desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Edwards and Roberts and Waring and Gillows produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Serpentine Desk?

The average selling price for an antique serpentine desk at 1stDibs is $5,058, while they’re typically $600 on the low end and $64,500 for the highest priced.

Questions About Antique Serpentine Desk

  • 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 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.