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Tyler, contact the experts at Cilss to see if they can help you out with more information about your desk.

-- Contributed by: Gregorythompson

I just bought a desk for $100 which has the same hide away typewriter as described above, made by Standard Furniture Co. and I found a serial number on the bottom of the desk, maybe that might help someone figure out more about it? If anyone knows anything about the value of these desks I would love to know, because I am considering refinishing it.

-- Contributed by: Tyler

i have an unusual 6-drawer oak desk with a pull-up top that conceals an old remington typewriter. it has a sticker in a drawer stating its manufacturer as the standard furniture company in herrkimer, new york. can anyone give me a lead on finding out more about my piece?

-- Contributed by: allets

Finding out exactly what you have can especially be tricky when you know nothing about a desk's history. It will take a lot of dedication and research, matching styles and special markings to the lists and literature out there about antiques. One place to start looking is eBay's Furniture Buying Guide, which has not only tips on finding the right antique for your home, but also tips like these:

Cracks, warps, or fading wood
Varied board width
Even though there are different eras that your desks could be from, the biggest deciding factors in how much they're worth are their condition and rarity.

It's best to consult an expert who can come out and inspect the desk you have. You can also look into trade publications about antiques. For starters, you may want to check with Antique Week or Antique Trader.

Hope that helps! Good luck identifying your desks!

-- Contributed by: CrystalSchwanke

How do I find out about an unusual desk I have and would like to sell, but I do not know who made it or what year it might be? As you can tell I do not know anything about it.

-- Contributed by: Betty

we have old antique if you like we can disscus ok

-- Contributed by: tony

I have been trying to find the style and year of my antique children's desk. It is wood and has a flip top with three drawers on the left and a cabinet on the right with a tiny drawer. I would like to sell this piece of furniture. Is there any advice you can give me about the pricing?

-- Contributed by: Claire Miller

Hello, I have an old Standard Furniture Desk made from the factory in Herkimer New York. Is there any way to identify the year it was made and possibly a current value?

-- Contributed by: Joe Kissell
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