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Desk, Germany, around 1930.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Desk, Germany, around 1930. Very good condition, after professional renovation. Wood: oak
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Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Antique German Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique Desk, Germany, around 1930.
Desk, Germany, around 1930.
H 31.5 in W 69.69 in D 33.86 in
Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
Located in Belmont, MA
Introducing a delightful German Davenport desk dating back to 1870. This small and narrow desk
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1870s German Louis Philippe Antique German Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
German Biedermeier Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
German Biedermeier (19th Century) mahogany kneehole desk with bronze trim.
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

Materials

Bronze

Antique 20th Century German Silver Plated Toboggan Shaped Inkwell, Kayser c.1920
By Kayser Germany
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century German silver plated inkwell depicting a group of children on a toboggan
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1920s German Other Antique German Desk

Materials

Silver Plate

Small Neoclassical Desk, Northern Germany, 1810-20
Located in Belmont, MA
This small Neoclassical Desk or side table dates back to around 1810-20. the rectangular table has
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Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique German Desk

Materials

Mahogany

German Biedermeier Slant-Front Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
A very good German slant front desk with a lower case of drawers. The writing surface very nicely
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau / Jugendstil Desk, Carved Wood, Germany, Circa 1910
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Features: Style: Art Nouveau / Jugendstil Material: Carved wood Origin: Germany, circa 1910
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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique German Desk

Materials

Brass, Bronze

WMF German Jugendstil Brass Roller Desk Blotter
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish German Jugendstil brass roller desk blotter by renowned makers WMF (Württembergische
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique German Desk

Materials

Brass, Steel

18th century Louis XVI Writing Desk, cherry veneer, South Germany
Located in Belmont, MA
Rare Louis XVI writing desk, South German 1780, exquisite cherry and plum wood veneer on front back
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1780s German Louis XVI Antique German Desk

Materials

Cherry

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Bureau, Secretaire, Desk, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Antique cylinder bureau from the southern German Biedermeier period circa 1820 Dimensions: H x W x
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

Materials

Cherry

Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, Oak, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Desk dimensions: Height: 79 cm (31.1 in) Width: 110 cm (43.3 in) Depth: 63 cm (24.8 in) Leg space
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique German Desk

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Biedermeier Desk in Walnut Veneer, Germany, circa 1830
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This is a beautiful five-drawer desk from the Biedermeier period. It was made in Germany around
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1830s European Biedermeier Antique German Desk

Materials

Walnut

German Art Deco Rally Car Desk Compendium by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Newark, England
Rally Car Desk Compendium by WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik). The Desk Compendium comprises of
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique German Desk

Materials

Silver Plate

Joseph Reinemann Jugendstil Pewter Novelty Bird Desk Inkwell, Germany c1902
By Arts and Crafts Company, Martin Brothers, Robert Wallace Martin
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Joseph Reinemann Jugendstil Pewter Novelty Bird Desk Inkwell, Germany c1902. Joseph Reinemann
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Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique German Desk

Materials

Pewter

White German Bauhaus Chrome Plated Steel Writing Desk, Made in the 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Desk with a tubular chromed steel frame Manufactured in the 1930s. Wood is completely restored
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique German Desk

Materials

Chrome

Lovely Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted German K.P.M. Porcelain Desk
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Lovely Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted German K.P.M. Porcelain Desk Decorated allover
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Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique German Desk

Materials

Bronze

WMF Württembergische Metallwaren German Jugendstil Pewter Desk Stand and Inkwell
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish German Jugendstil pewter desk stand and inkwell by renowned makers WMF
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique German Desk

Materials

Pewter

German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece Desk decorative inkwell. The base of the
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique German Desk

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Art Deco Marble Desk Perpetual calendar by Jakob Maul, Germany, 1920s
Located in Oxford, GB
Art Deco Perpetual calendar made of black Belgian marble and made by the well known german company
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1910s German Art Deco Antique German Desk

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Chrome

Antique German Gründerzeit Pedestal Desk in Pine, circa 1880
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome & spacious Gründerzeit pedestal desk in pine. Germany, circa 1880. Base offers a pull
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Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique German Desk

Materials

Pine

19th Century Restored German Biedermeier Cherry-Tree Writing Desk, Table, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier writing desk Completely restored. Shellac polish. Material: Cherry tree Period
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Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Antique German Desk

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Cherry

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
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1920s German Art Deco Antique German Desk

Materials

Serpentine

Antique Ladies Hand Wall or Desk Letter Clip Erhard & Sohne Ormolu, German 1890s
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous ladies hand wall or desk letter / paper clip. Made of Ormolu, by Erhard & Sohne, Germany
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1890s German Belle Époque Antique German Desk

Materials

Ormolu

Bauhaus Partners Desk, Green Lacquer, Metal, Steeltube, Germany circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large Bauhaus “Partners desk” (usable from two sides) from Germany around 1930 High gloss lacquered
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1920s German Bauhaus Antique German Desk

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Sheet Metal

Unusual Early 19th Century Biedermeier Library Desk, German or Austrian
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very attractive early 19th century library desk, veneered an precious satinwood, with ebonised
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

Materials

Fruitwood, Satinwood

Adjustable Black Table Lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell, Germany 1930s
By Kaiser Idell, Christian Dell
Located in Voorburg, NL
Beautiful German Desk Lamp produced by Kaiser Idell and designed by Christian Dell 1930s
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Antique German Desk

Materials

Steel

Antique 19th Century German Jugendstil/ Art Nouveau Writing Desk in Pine
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely and well-crafted Jugendstil desk in pine with upper cabinet resting over a writing table
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1890s German Jugendstil Antique German Desk

Materials

Pine

Bauhaus Desk by Erich Dieckmann, Rosewood, Lacquer, Chrome, Germany circa 1925
By Bauhaus
Located in Regensburg, DE
Original, fully restored Bauhaus Executive Desk, attributed to Erich Dieckmann, Germany, 1923-1925
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1920s German Bauhaus Antique German Desk

Materials

Stainless Steel, Nickel

Antique Swiss German Black Forest Carved Walnut Writing Letter Box Folding Desk
By Black Forest
Located in Portland, OR
A very good carved walnut Swiss German Black Forest writing box, folding desk desk, Brienz
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1880s German Black Forest Antique German Desk

Materials

Walnut

Art Déco German Silvered Metal Pen Tray and Inkwell Decorative Desk Stand by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Déco german silvered/plated metal pen tray and inkwell decorative desk stand by
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique German Desk

Materials

Silver Plate, Metal, Silver

Antique German Bronze Desk Set Inkstand Rosso Antico Marble Ormolu Burgstaller
By George Josef Burgstaller
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Chisel Cast Austrian or German Neo-Classical Ormolu and Rosso Antico Marble Ink Stand of
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19th Century French Grand Tour Antique German Desk

Materials

Siena Marble, Brass, Bronze

19th Century German Black Forest Chip-Carved Suite Desk with Drawer and Chair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th century German black forest chip-carved suite desk with drawer and chair. Impressive and
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19th Century German Black Forest Antique German Desk

Materials

Pine

Antique desk Wilhelminian style Walnut
Located in Würzburg, DE
D: 70cm Item: Antique desk secretary Item no.: 914 Epoch: Wilhelminian style around 1880 Material
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1880s German Antique German Desk

Materials

Nutwood

Antique desk  Wilhelminian style  Walnut
Antique desk  Wilhelminian style  Walnut
H 48.04 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful desk. The desk is from the Biedermeier period and was covered with cherry veneer
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk
19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk
H 30.71 in W 63.98 in D 30.91 in
Biedermeier Mahogany Desk, Mid-19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
An elegant Biedermeier desk crafted from mahogany. The piece features stylish forked legs connected
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Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Biedermeier Mahogany Desk, Mid-19th Century
Biedermeier Mahogany Desk, Mid-19th Century
H 31.5 in W 42.72 in D 22.05 in
Neoclassical Desk, Louis XVI Period 1780
Located in Belmont, MA
This original Louis XVI Desk stands out for its beautiful walnut veneer which is additionally
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1780s German Louis XVI Antique German Desk

Materials

Walnut

Neoclassical Desk, Louis XVI Period 1780
Neoclassical Desk, Louis XVI Period 1780
H 30.12 in W 48.04 in D 22.84 in
Rustic Continental Antler and Oak Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic style Continental German (late 19th Century) antler and oak kneehole desk with antler
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19th Century German Rustic Antique German Desk

Materials

Oak, Leather, Antler

19th Century German Iron Padlock
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century German Iron Padlock.
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19th Century German Antique German Desk

Materials

Iron

19th Century German Iron Padlock
19th Century German Iron Padlock
H 8.27 in W 4.73 in D 1.97 in
Restored Typewriter/ Triumph, Germany, 1915
Located in Praha, CZ
Germany Made of metal, steel, chrome, fabric Re-polished Good original condition.
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1910s German Art Deco Antique German Desk

Materials

Metal

Restored Typewriter/ Triumph, Germany, 1915
Restored Typewriter/ Triumph, Germany, 1915
H 10.24 in W 16.15 in D 15.36 in
Louis XVI Walnut Fall Front Desk / Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This Louis XVI walnut slant-front secretary desk is a fine example of 18th-century French
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18th Century German Louis XVI Antique German Desk

Materials

Spruce, Walnut

Louis XVI Walnut Fall Front Desk / Secretaire
Louis XVI Walnut Fall Front Desk / Secretaire
H 42.52 in W 48.82 in D 22.05 in
Bernhard Hoetger German Art Nouveau Bronze Figural Vide-Poche
By Bernhard Hoetger
Located in New York, NY
A German Art Nouveau patinated bronze figural vide poche by Bernhard Hoetger featuring a windblown
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique German Desk

Materials

Bronze

German Bronze Dore and Marble Inkwell
Located in Tampa, FL
. German, late 19th century, signed Burgstaller. The statue of the lady is five inches tall and two and a
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1890s German Antique German Desk

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco or Art Nouveau Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very nice big writing desk from the period around 1915, transition from Art Nouveau to the Art Deco
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1910s German Art Deco Antique German Desk

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco or Art Nouveau Walnut Writing Desk
Art Deco or Art Nouveau Walnut Writing Desk
H 31.3 in W 69.3 in D 35.44 in
Gorgeous 18th Century Tin Marquetry Writing Desk/ Cabinet
Located in Brussels, BE
18th century tin marquetry writing desk.
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Early 18th Century German Louis XIV Antique German Desk

Materials

Tin

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Walnut-Veneer Desk
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very nice desk from the time of Art Nouveau. The Desk can be centered. The desk was made around
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Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique German Desk

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Walnut-Veneer Desk
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Walnut-Veneer Desk
H 31.89 in W 55.52 in D 31.89 in
19th Century antique Classic Desk Biedermeier around 1840 with Inlays
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century Classic desk Biedermeier Solid wood and mahogany veneer. Longitudinal rectangular
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

Materials

Wood

19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Fall Front Desk / Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Introducing a stunning late Biedermeier Slant-Front Secretary, crafted from solid cherry wood in the 1840s. This exquisite piece of furniture features three drawers spanning the enti...
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

Materials

Spruce, Cherry

Antique Davenport 19th Century Writing Desk Biedermeier Gold Inlays around 1830
Located in Berlin, DE
Very rare antique Biedermeier Davenport desk around 1830-1835. Very rare and unique Antique
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19th Century German Chippendale Antique German Desk

Materials

Wood

Biedermeier Desk, Cherry Veneer, Six Columns, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Wonderful neoclassical austrian Biedermeier desk from about 1830. Nice book-matched cherry veneer
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1830s German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

Materials

Softwood, Cherry, Glass

Beautiful Highly Decorative Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful highly decorative letter scale. All written in German. With porcelain Enamel Face. Nice
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Early 1900s German Victorian Antique German Desk

Materials

Metal

Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Cartographer, Technical, Richter
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique drawing instrument set. A German, brass cartographer's or architect's technical
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Early 20th Century German Antique German Desk

Materials

Nickel

20th Century Lordly Historicism Desk Solid Oak with Walnut Veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
lordly Neo Renaisansce desk solid oak Masterful oak desk. Massive oak carved and partly walnut
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Late 19th Century German Antique German Desk

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Rare jugendstil writing set by Erhard & Sohne Germany
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Rare jugendstil writing set by Erhard & Sohne Germany including letter holder 10x13x6cm, letter
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique German Desk

Materials

Brass

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain. Hand-painted. Late 19th century
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Late 19th Century German Antique German Desk

Materials

Porcelain

Beautiful Highly Decorative Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
balance scale, Antique Postal Brass Tin Bilateral Scale. Nice item for your writing desk or just as a
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1920s German Victorian Antique German Desk

Materials

Metal

19th Century Ebonised Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 19th C German ebonised 9 drawer desk with fully paneled back. Kneehole dimensions" 22.5
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19th Century German Antique German Desk

Materials

Oak

19th Century Ebonised Desk
19th Century Ebonised Desk
H 30.5 in W 60 in D 33.5 in
Antique Kayserzinn Pewter Inkwell with Lovebirds, German, 1910s
By Kayserzinn 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Germany circa 1910. It features a rustic authentic patina and the original silver-plating has largely worn
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1910s German Arts and Crafts Antique German Desk

Materials

Pewter

Inkwell WMF Germany Juatice silver plate Art nuveau.
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Inkwell WMF Germany (Juatice) silver plate, crica 1920 Art nuveau. Art nouveau, modernist art or
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1920s German Art Nouveau Antique German Desk

Materials

Pewter

Desk in Macassar Ebony by Bruno Paul for Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau
By Bruno Paul
Located in Budapest, HU
Bauhaus Desk by Bruno Paul, 1935, from Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau Dresden This exceedingly rare
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1920s German Bauhaus Antique German Desk

Materials

Glass, Ebony

Antique Technical Drawing Set, German, Cartographer's Instruments, Riefler, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique technical drawing set. A German, silver nickel set of cartographer's instruments
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Early 20th Century German Antique German Desk

Materials

Nickel

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Antique German Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique German desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every antique German desk was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique German desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique German desk bearing Art Nouveau, Victorian or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique German desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Marcel Breuer and Winterhalder & Hofmeier produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique German Desk?

The average selling price for an antique German desk at 1stDibs is $2,447, while they’re typically $13 on the low end and $240,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique German 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 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 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 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.