Skip to main content
Questions & Answers
Our trusted network of 1stDibs sellers answer common questions

How do you date a desk?

1 Answer
How do you date a desk?
To date a desk, first look for any stamps or labels that tell you the name of the company that produced it. You can then use the maker information to research the piece using trusted online resources. In some cases, you may even find a manufacturing date on the piece. If you have difficulty determining how old a piece is, seek help from a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern desks on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
Shop for Antique Ladies Desk on 1stDibs
Dutch 19th Century Mahogany Ladies Desk
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch 19th century mahogany ladies desk A mahogany ladies desk with green leather in the wood
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Desks

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Italian Ladies Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
Charming and rare 18th C. Italian painted small ladies desk having deep yellow, maroon and and gold
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

English Inlaid Ladies Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
This ladies desk is intricately inlaid with classical urns, draped ribbons and bellflowers on the
Category

Antique 1870s English Desks

Materials

Brass

French Bombe Slant Front Ladies Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
French Bombe slant front ladies desk, the slant front is painted with a figure of a woman holding a
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique French Ladies Desk Bureau Plat Circa 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Wonderful French antique ladies desk in walnut - Circa 1890 - Hand carved details on drawers
Category

Antique 19th Century Desks

Materials

Walnut

Carved French Ladies Desk Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
This French ladies desk chair is mahogany and is carved with leaf and floral designs with stylized
Category

Vintage 1920s French Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany

Shop All