Antique School Desk Price

Antique school desks are valued highly for being antiques first and foremost, but also come in varieties not currently in the standard school desk design. As antiques generally command a high price within that market, locating a price range for a specific type of antique school desk desired is a relatively easy task. Materials used in construction also influence the price of the antique school .

Whether searching for beauty or practicality, antique school desks are a beautiful addition to the home and can act as a topic of conversation or a focal point of a room. As with anything, the price and value of a piece will depend on the craftsmanship, condition and age of the piece at hand. The better quality and the more aged the desk is, the more the dollar value will increase with it.Things to consider while evaluating either a desk in an antique shop or online as well as perhaps one already in the home, include: Type of wood used, construction, completion of the piece (does it have all of its working parts?, is it missing a seat?, have pieces broken away from the desk in any way?), graffiti such as names etched into the wood or drawings craved into the desk, if the designer is readily known (generally marked on the bottom of the desk or on the legs of the desk) and of course age.A school desk is not considered to be of antique age until it has been in creation for over 100 years. This is something to be aware of while buying online, especially from online auction sites which are not monitored by professionals in this area. Some people may attempt to sell a forty year old school desk as an "antique school desk", while it is old, it is not an antique by definition.It is always best to research any desk that is potentially going to be bought online or in person before any monetary exchange takes place. Knowing the history and background is a great way to insure that any false claims are avoided. While the seller may not have all of this information on hand, researching the maker, age and style of desk will give results that will be sufficient for dating and giving an estimated value of any antique desk.